Pagtuktok (en. Knocking)

pag-tuk-tok

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The action of knocking or striking something.
The knocking on the door drew the attention of the people inside.
Ang pagtuktok sa pinto ay nagdulot ng pansin ng mga tao sa loob.
A sound produced from the action of knocking.
We heard a loud knocking from outside.
Nakarinig kami ng malakas na pagtuktok mula sa labas.
A symbol of invitation or acknowledgment.
Knocking can be a way of showing respect to others.
Ang pagtuktok ay maaaring maging paraan ng pagpapakita ng paggalang sa iba.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'tuktok' meaning 'to knock' or 'to bang.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

knocking on the door
The action of tapping on the door to attract the attention of those inside.
pagtuktok sa pintuan
knocking of the heart
The feeling of surprise or sentimentality.
pagtuktok ng puso

Related Words

temptation
A strategy or action that carries the meaning of allure.
tukso
greeting
A welcoming or receiving of guests.
salumat

Slang Meanings

performance or beginning
Let's just get the plans going, so we can start more smoothly.
Pagtuktok na lang natin ang mga plano, para mas maayos tayong makapagsimula.
saying goodbye or leaving
It looks like Marc is leaving, he already said goodbye to us.
Mukhang pagtuktok na si Marc, nagpaalam na siya sa atin.
investigation or checking
Let's identify the issue by checking things out.
Tukuyin natin ang problema sa pagtuktok ng mga bagay-bagay.