Manuntok (en. To punch)

/ma.nun.tok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of hitting with the hand or another part of the body.

Punch this storm to learn how to fight.

Manuntok ka sa bagyong ito para matutuhang makipaglaban.

A way of expressing anger through physical action.

Don't punch when angry, let's just talk.

Huwag manuntok kapag nagagalit, mag-usap na lamang tayo.

Striking or destroying something with force.

He needed to punch the wall to express his anger.

Kinailangan niyang manuntok ng pader upang mailabas ang kanyang galit.

Combination of 'man' meaning 'to do' and 'tuk' suggesting a form of tapping or striking.

punching at the air

To make a futile punching motion.

manuntok sa hangin

punch

A physical action of hitting or punching.

suntok

to punch or hit someone

Yesterday, he threw a punch at school, causing chaos!

Kahapon, nag-manuntok siya sa school, kaya nagkagulo!

to hurt or to get hurt

Don't punch, we might just end up hurting each other.

Wag kang manuntok, baka magkasakitan lang tayo.

to fight or engage in a brawl

I don't like to punch, it's better to just make peace.

Di ko gusto ang manuntok, mas mabuti pang magkaayos na lang.