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    Pagukang (en. Attempt)

    /pa.ɡu.kang/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A process or activity of attempting or trying to do something.
    The attempt to study abroad is full of challenges.
    Ang pagukang mag-aral sa ibang bansa ay puno ng mga hamon.
    An effort to achieve a goal.
    In his attempt to get a decent job, he studied hard.
    Sa kanyang pagukang makakuha ng disenteng trabaho, nag-aral siya nang mabuti.

    Etymology

    The term 'pagukang' comes from the root word 'ukang', meaning 'to attempt' or 'to try'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    attempt to get up
    attempt to rise from a fall
    pagukang bumangon

    Related Words

    attempt
    The root word meaning 'to try and do'.
    ukang

    Slang Meanings

    Chill, just relaxed
    I'm not in a hurry, I'm just pagukang right now.
    Hindi ako nagmamadali, pagukang lang ako ngayon.
    Not caring at all
    They're all about drama, but I'm pagukang towards them.
    Puro drama sila, eh 'di ako pagukang sa kanila.
    Just right, steady
    This fight is pagukang, just chill.
    Pagukang lang ang laban na ito, basta chill.