Pukulan (en. Blow)

pu-ku-lan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of delivering impact or force.
The force of his blow was very strong.
Ang reiz ng kanyang pukulan ay napakalakas.
The result of a strong hit or strike.
He sustained a serious injury from that blow.
Natamo niya ang isang malubhang sugat mula sa pukulan na iyon.
Sometimes used to describe a designated strike in sports.
The blow in boxing is very crucial.
Ang pukulan sa laro ng boksing ay napaka crucial.

Etymology

Root word from 'pukol' meaning 'hit' or 'strike'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blow of punches
A series of strong punches in a fight.
pukulan ng suntok

Related Words

pukul
The root word of 'pukulan', meaning hit or strike.
pukol
punch
A type of blow used in boxing or fighting.
suntok

Slang Meanings

punch
Why are you so angry? It's like you want to punch the person next to you.
Bakit ang init ng ulo mo? Parang gusto mong pukulan yung katabi mo.
collision
Oh no, they got into a fight in the street just because of a simple misunderstanding.
Naku, nagka-pukulan na sila sa kalye dahil lang sa simpleng di pagkakaintindihan.
brawl
I expected that their fight in the village would really be a brawl.
Inasahan ko na talagang magiging pukulan yung laban nila sa barangay.
fight
They often get into fights at school, but there's never any serious injury.
Madalas silang nagkakaroon ng pukulan sa paaralan, pero wala namang seryosong sakit.