Mangulok (en. To knock down)

/maŋˈuloʔ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Perform an action that causes something to fall.

Knock down some flowers from the garden.

Mangalok ka ng mga bulaklak mula sa hardin.

Succeed in overcoming obstacles or challenges.

When he knocked down his fears, he succeeded.

Nang mangulok siya ng kanyang mga takot, siya'y nagtagumpay.

Exceed the set limits or expectations.

Knock down the expectations others have of you.

Mangulok ka sa mga inaasahan ng iba sa'yo.

from the root word 'ulok'

Knock down barriers

Succeed over challenges.

Mangalok ng hadlang

corner

The end or edge of something, often referred to as a point of fall.

ulok

I'm here, don't worry.

Javi said, 'Just hang out on the sofa, I have snacks too.'

Sabi ni Javi, 'Mangulok ka lang sa sofa, may snacks din ako.'

Just relax or settle in the right place.

Just hang out here while we wait for Tony.

Mangulok ka lang dito habang nag-aantay tayo kay Tony.

Just take it easy, chill mode.

Ella said, 'Just hang out, don’t be too serious.'

Sabi ni Ella, 'Mangulok ka lang, wag masyadong seryoso.'