Pukol (en. To hit)
/puˈkɔl/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of striking or breaking an object using force.
Hit the ball if you want to score.
Pukolin mo ang bola kung nais mong makapag-score.
An action aimed at interacting or grabbing another person or object.
Out of anger, he wanted to hit his friend.
Dahil sa galit, nais niyang pukulin ang kanyang kaibigan.
The action of a bang or type of sound that occurs upon impact.
He heard a hit from behind.
Nakarinig siya ng pukol mula sa likuran.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sound of rain
Sound of rain falling to the ground.
pukol ng ulan
strike of life
A way to show life or vigor.
pukol ng buhay
Related Words
pukul
The root word of 'pukol' meaning 'to strike'.
pukul
Slang Meanings
Just joking around or teasing each other
I said it jokingly, but it seems like you took my punchline seriously.
Sabi na nga bang pabiro na lang ako, pero mukhang seryoso ang pukol niyo.
Fight or match
As long as it's a showdown, I'm with you!
Basta't magka-pukol, kasama mo ako!
No doubt or certain
I totally excelled in my exam, like 'top 1' for sure.
Pukol na pukol na ang nakuha kong grade sa exam, as in 'top 1'.