Pikul (en. To carry)

/ˈpikul/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes the act of carrying.
He needs to carry the heavy bag up the stairs.
Kailangan niyang pikulin ang mabigat na bag sa hagdang-buhay.
Transporting something from one place to another.
He carried the fruits from the market.
Pinikulan niya ang mga prutas mula sa palengke.
Making a significant effort to move something.
His pilot helped to carry the vehicle out of the mud.
Ang kanyang piloto ay nakatulong upang pikulin ang sasakyan palabas ng putik.

Etymology

Tagalog word

Common Phrases and Expressions

Carry that.
Take that.
Pikulin mo na yan.

Related Words

lift
A verb meaning to carry or lift something.
buhat
load
Refers to an item being carried or transported.
karga

Slang Meanings

Someone who gets angry or loses their temper.
I'm so pissed off at these pests, all they've done is cause trouble!
Pik na pik na ako sa mga asungot na ito, wala nang ginawa kundi ang mang-gulo!
Very irritated or annoyed.
I got really mad at him because he didn't leave even when we were arguing.
Nakapik ako sa kanya kasi hindi siya umalis kahit nag-aaway na tayo.
Feeling pressure or anxiety about a situation.
I'm on edge every time he joins competitions that we can't win.
Nasa pikul ako tuwing sumasali siya sa mga laban na wala tayong laban.