Pagpalo (en. Striking)

pag-PA-lo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act or process of hitting.
The teacher's striking the table caught the students' attention.
Ang pagpalo ng guro sa mesa ay nagdulot ng atensyon ng mga estudyante.
As a part of an action that involves strength or force.
The striking of the ball led to a great game.
Ang pagpalo ng bola ay nagbigay daan sa magandang laro.
verb
To perform the action of hitting or striking.
He should strike the ball harder to succeed.
Dapat niyang pagpalo ang bola nang mas mahigpit upang magtagumpay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

striking with a hit
An action of hitting with the hand or an object.
pagpalo ng panghampas

Related Words

hit
An act of striking or hitting an object.
palo
slap
A type of strike using the hand on the face.
sampal

Slang Meanings

slap or giving physical punishment
When he got angry, he slapped his cat.
Nang nagalit siya, nagpalo siya sa pusa niya.
carrying out an action that is painful or difficult
He really pushed himself hard while working out.
Sobrang pagpalo ang ginawa niya sa kanyang sarili habang nag-eehersisyo.
joining a fight or battle
I'm ready to take on the enemies in the game!
Handang-handa na akong magpalo sa mga kalaban sa laro!