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    Pagsungko (en. Scooping)

    /pɑɡsʊŋ.kɔ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An action of taking something using the hand or an idea of scooping.
    He used a spoon for scooping soup from the bowl.
    Gumamit siya ng kutsara sa pagsungko ng sabaw mula sa mangkok.
    A way of retrieving food or other items from a container.
    Scooping ice cream from the bucket is easy.
    Madali ang pagsungko ng ice cream mula sa balde.

    Etymology

    derived from the word 'sungko' which refers to the act of holding or receiving something with the hand.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    scooping liquid
    retrieving liquid from a container.
    pagsungko ng likido

    Related Words

    scoop
    An action referring to pouring or taking using the hand.
    sungko

    Slang Meanings

    Got off or left quickly
    He jumped off the jeepney because he was running late.
    Nagsungko siya sa jeepney kasi nahuli na siya.
    Jump or a quick leap onto something
    He jumped on the trampoline and even did a flip.
    Sungko siya sa trampoline at nag-flip pa.