Patugtugin (en. To play music)
pa-tug-tu-gin
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of verb that expresses the action of playing an instrument or music.
Play my favorite song.
Patugtugin mo ang paborito kong kanta.
Imperative verb that commands an action or deed.
Play the songs for the special occasion.
Patugtugin mo ang mga awit para sa espesyal na okasyon.
A verb used to initiate music.
Play the orchestra at the start of the program.
Ipatugtog ang orkestra sa simula ng programa.
Etymology
from the word 'tugtog' meaning 'to play' or 'to sound'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
play the song
to make the music audible
patugtugin ang awit
let's play
let's start the music
patugtugin natin
Related Words
sound
The act of creating sound using instruments.
tugtog
music
An art form that contains sounds and silence.
musika
Slang Meanings
To say to start or continue something, often related to music.
Play my favorite song already!
Patugtugin mo na 'yang paborito kong kanta!
To prepare something, particularly for celebrations or events.
Play our party playlist already.
Patugtugin mo na yung playlist nating mga party.
To give a signal to begin.
Play it already so we can all start.
Patugtugin mo na para makapag-umpisa na tayong lahat.