Mamutok (en. Dawdle)

/ma.mu.tok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action without a specific purpose, often causing delays.

He dawdled in his work, so he didn't finish on time.

Nag-mamutok siya sa kanyang trabaho kaya't hindi niya natapos sa oras.

An action of wasting time on insignificant things.

Don't dawdle, we need to finish our project.

Huwag mamutok, kailangang tapusin ang ating proyekto.

The term 'mamutok' originates from the cultural vigor of people returning to their roots among ethnic groups.

Don't dawdle in time

Avoid wasting time.

Huwag mamutok sa oras

waste

An act of poor use of time or resources.

pag-aaksaya

Be true or be oneself

Finally, he got real and showed his true colors.

Sa wakas, nag-mamutok na siya at ipinakita ang kanyang tunay na kulay.

Be honest about your feelings

You need to be real and say what you really want.

Kailangan mo nang mag-mamutok at sabihin kung ano ang talagang gusto mo.

Stop pretending

Enough with the pretending, just keep it real!

Tama na ang pagpapanggap, mag-mamutok ka na lang!