Pagtutusok (en. Puncturing)

/paɡtuˈtusok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of piercing or inserting a sharp object into something.
The puncturing of a needle in the skin causes pain.
Ang pagtutusok ng karayom sa balat ay sanhi ng sakit.
A process that can be used in medicine, like administering a vaccine.
The injection of a vaccine is important for health.
Ang pagtutusok ng bakuna ay mahalaga para sa kalusugan.
It can also refer to piercing something to obtain a sample, such as blood.
The puncturing of the finger is done to collect blood for testing.
Ginagawa ang pagtutusok sa daliri upang kumuha ng dugo para sa pagsusuri.

Common Phrases and Expressions

needle puncturing
Act of inserting a needle into the skin or other material.
pagtutusok ng karayom
vaccine injection
Administration of a vaccine through puncturing.
pagtutusok ng bakuna

Related Words

pierce
An act of piercing or inserting a sharp object.
tusok
needle
A sharp object used for puncturing, often made of metal.
karayom

Slang Meanings

Just chill.
When you're just 'pagtutusok', relax, don't take it too seriously.
Pag nag-pagtutusok ka, relax ka lang, 'wag masyadong magpakaseryoso.
No caring.
The people in town seem to just be 'pagtutusok', not caring about what's happening.
Ang mga tao sa bayan ay para bang pagtutusok lang, walang pakialam sa nangyayari.