Pagtulsok (en. Puncture)

pag-tul-sok

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of piercing or inserting something.
The piercing of a needle into the skin causes pain.
Ang pagtulsok ng karayom sa balat ay nagdudulot ng sakit.
A process of inserting a sharp object into another object.
The puncturing of a tooth is necessary in a dental operation.
Ang pagtulsok ng ipin ay kailangan sa dental na operasyon.
Suggests attaching something to another by insertion.
The insertion of wire into electricity should be considered carefully.
Ang pagtulsok ng wire sa kuryente ay dapat ikonsidera ng ingat.

Etymology

From the root word 'tusok' which means piercing or entering into something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

knife piercing
The action of inserting a knife into something.
pagtulsok ng kutsilyo

Related Words

poke
The act of inserting something into another.
tusok
wound
The condition of having an injury on the body due to a puncture.
sugat

Slang Meanings

stabbing
I'm looking for a good place for stabbing meat on the barbecue.
Naghahanap ako ng magandang lugar para sa pagtulsok ng karne sa barbecue.
hitting
You need to be careful with hitting sharp objects, you might hurt yourself.
Kailangan mong mag-ingat sa pagtulsok ng mga patalim, baka makasakit ka.
skewers
I love the skewered food at the corner.
Paborito ko yung tusok-tusok na pagkain sa kanto.