Maturok (en. Inject)
/maˈtu.rok/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To insert a liquid into the body through a needle.
The vaccine will be injected into the child to protect him.
Maturok ang bakuna sa bata upang maprotektahan siya.
To perform a process involving the use of a needle.
He had to inject the medicine into himself.
Kinailangan niyang maturok ang gamot sa kanyang sarili.
To place something into another thing by inserting or pushing.
You can inject the liquid into the injection properly.
Maturok mo ang likido sa iniksyon nang maayos.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'turok' which means 'to inject'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
vaccine injection
the process of introducing a vaccine into the body.
maturok ng bakuna
Related Words
inject
The root word meaning 'to stab' or 'to insert'.
turok
injection
The equipment or method of introducing a liquid into the body using a needle.
iniksyon
Slang Meanings
Eat it already!
That's maturok! It's a waste if you don't eat it.
Maturok na 'yan! Sayang kung hindi mo 'yan kakainin.
Delicious!
Wow, this is maturok! The flavor is so good.
Grabe, maturok 'to! Ang sarap ng lasa.
Packed!
This is the maturok dessert! Full of flavor.
Ito ang maturok na dessert! Punong-puno ng flavor.