Pagtutukatok (en. Searching)

/pagtutukaˈtok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of searching or identifying a particular thing.
The searching for missing items is important for organizing the area.
Ang pagtutukatok ng mga nawawalang bagay ay mahalaga sa pagsasaayos ng paligid.
The action of exploring ideas or information.
In his search for new knowledge, he discovered many things.
Sa kanyang pagtutukatok sa mga bagong kaalaman, natuklasan niya ang maraming bagay.
verb
The action of searching or discovering.
Decided to search through libraries to find information.
Nagpasyang pagtutukatok sa mga aklatan upang makahanap ng impormasyon.

Etymology

Derived from the root 'tukatok' and the prefix 'pag-' which emphasizes action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

searching for the truth
The process of seeking truth or real knowledge.
pagtutukatok sa katotohanan

Related Words

discover
The action of finding something new or unknown.
tuklasin
search
The process of seeking or investigating something.
paghahanap

Slang Meanings

Teasing or flirting without seriousness.
What’s up with your pagtutukatok? You seem so happy around them.
Ano ba yang pagtutukatok mo, parang ang saya-saya mo sa kanya.
Teasing with a mix of jokes or playfulness.
They love to pagtutukatok with each other, it seems endless.
Mahilig silang magpagtutokatok sa isa't isa, para bang walang katapusan.
Fast-paced chatting or exchanging jokes.
Their pagtutukatok is really fun, it’s so entertaining.
Sobrang saya ng pagtutukatok nila, nakakaaliw talaga.