Pamatukan (en. To support or to affirm)

/pamatukan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A step or action that demonstrates support or acceptance.

Support is needed to gain the trust of the people.

Kailangan ng pamatukan upang makuha ang tiwala ng mga tao.

Supporting someone else's ideas or opinions.

The support of his companions is important in the decision.

Ang pamatukan ng kanyang mga kasama ay mahalaga sa desisyon.

support a plan

giving support to a planned activity

pamatukan ang isang plano

pamatu

Expression of strong support or fuel to an idea.

pamatu

Hitting or crushing the head of the person you’re talking to.

I hope there won’t be any head-butting in the meeting later, so the discussion goes smoothly.

Sana walang pamatukan mamaya sa meeting, para smooth ang usapan.

Critiquing or reprimanding something or someone.

The boss might not be pleased if you don’t finish the report.

Baka magpamatuk pa yung boss kapag hindi mo natapos yung report.

Having a lively argument or debate.

It was fun to see them head-butting in the debate, everyone was laughing a lot.

Ang saya makita silang nag-pamatukan sa debate, ang laki ng tawanan.