Manungkit (en. To extract)

ma-nung-kit

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of pulling or taking something from a place.
You should extract some fruits from the tree.
Manungkit ka ng mga pruta sa puno.
Taking something by reaching or climbing.
She likes to pick flowers from the garden.
Mahilig siyang manungkit ng mga bulaklak mula sa hardin.
Harvesting or collecting items gathered from nature.
He picked mushrooms in the forest.
Nag-manungkit siya ng mga kabute sa gubat.

Etymology

Root word: 'ungkit' meaning 'to extract' or 'to harvest'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

picking fruit
taking fruit from a tree
manungkit ng bunga

Related Words

extract
The act of pulling or taking something from a place.
ungkit
harvest
Items collected during the harvest season.
ani

Slang Meanings

To attack or tease someone.
Why are you picking on me? I didn't do anything wrong.
Bakit mo ako manungkit? Wala naman akong ginawang masama.
To gather information or gossip.
Why don't you ask your friends, they might know something new.
Manungkit ka nga sa mga barkada mo, baka may alam silang bago.
To annoy or irritate someone.
You really are a tease, you keep making fun of me!
Talagang manungkit ka, lagi na lang akong tinutukso!