Pukaw (en. Awaken)

/puˈkaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action that describes the process of awakening or alerting.

Wake him up from his sleep.

Pukawin mo siya mula sa kanyang pagkakatulog.

Denotes the action of drawing attention to something or someone.

Awaken your mind to important matters.

Pukawin mo ang iyong isipan sa mga mahahalagang bagay.

The term 'pukaw' comes from the root word 'pukaw,' which means 'to awaken' or 'to alert.'

eye-opener

A phrase meaning to attract attention or oppose attention.

pukaw ng mata

awakening

This is a term that describes the process or activity of gaining awareness or awakening.

pukawing

loud call or shout

He caught everyone's attention when he shouted his name.

Naka-pukaw siya sa atensyon ng lahat nang sigaw niya 'yung pangalan niya.

unusual event

The events at the party earlier were really something!

Ang ganda ng pukaw ng mga pangyayari sa party kanina!

sudden reaction

I was startled when his name was mentioned.

Naka-pukaw ako nang mabanggit ang pangalan niya.

attention or focus

I want to grab your attention, that's why I brought a gift.

Gusto kong makuha ang pukaw mo, kaya nagdala ako ng pasalubong.