Patunugin (en. To sound)

/pa.tu.nu.gin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To produce sound or noise.
Sound the guitar to know its tone.
Patunugin mo ang gitara upang malaman ang tono nito.
To speak or call out to something to gain attention.
Ring the bell when the guests arrive.
Patunugin mo ang kampana kapag dumating na ang bisita.
To make sound from an instrument or object.
He loves to beat the drum during Christmas.
Mahilig siyang patunugin ang tambol tuwing Pasko.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Sound the signal
Ring or sound the signal to give a warning.
Patunugin mo ang signal

Related Words

sound
The result of sounding, which can come from anything.
tunog

Slang Meanings

To say or tell the truth, but in a funny or entertaining way.
Just patunugin him about that, he might get mad at the truth.
Patunugin mo na lang siya tungkol doon, baka magalit pa siya sa totoo.
To express feelings indirectly, often through jokes or banter.
He doesn't want to admit it, so he'll just patunugin it through his stories.
Ayaw niyang aminin, kaya patunugin na lang niya sa mga kwento niya.