Manutok (en. To shoot)

/ma.nʊ.tok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of firing a gun to hit a target.

Shoot accurately at your goal in the game.

Manutok ka na ng tama sa layunin mo sa laro.

The act of aiming at a particular target that can reach a person or object.

In his competition, participants must aim at the right dosage.

Sa kanyang paligsahan, kailangang manutok ang mga kalahok sa tamang dosis.

Derived from the root word 'tuk' which means to touch or hit.

shoot earlier

Prepare earlier or get off to a head start.

manutok ng mas maaga

gun

A type of equipment used for shooting or targeting.

baril

to take advantage or seize an opportunity

Just 'manutok', you'll surely catch up with him later.

Manutok ka lang, siguradong makakasabay mo siya mamaya.

to line up or ensure to get what you want first

You guys need to 'manutok' in the line if you want to catch the train.

Dapat kayong manutok sa pila kung gusto ninyong makasakay sa tren.

to jostle or compete fiercely

If there's no 'manutok', no one will get the prize.

Kapag walang manutok, walang makakakuha ng premyo.