Manulak (en. To push or to shove)

/ma.nu.lak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To make a movement with force to transfer an object from one place to another.

We need to push the table to clean the floor.

Kailangan nating manulak ng mesa upang malinis ang sahig.

To exert great effort to push something forward.

They walked all day and they had to push the luggage at the end.

Nilakad nila ang buong araw at kailangan nilang manulak ng mga bagahe sa huli.

To position or act in a way that promotes an idea or goal.

Let's push for changes in our community.

Manulak tayo ng mga pagbabago sa ating komunidad.

Combination of 'manu-' and 'lak'

push in the area of work

to promote an effort or idea

manulak sa ginagalawan

push

A common synonym meaning to push.

tulak

promotion

The act of advancing an idea or goal.

pagsusulong

To push or ask for a favor from someone.

Can you help me out? I'm looking for help with my project.

Manulak ka nga sa kaya! Naghahanap ako ng tulong para sa project ko.

To go along with the flow of things or with people, often showing agreement.

Just go with the conversation, you'll fit in with them.

Manulak ka lang sa usapan, makakasunod ka din sa kanila.