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    Pukulin (en. To hit)

    /puˈku.lɪn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To give a painful or harmful effect by hitting.
    Hit the table if it's annoying.
    Pukulin mo ang mesa kung nakakainis ito.
    The action of hitting something with intent.
    Hit the ball to score in the game.
    Pukulin ang bola upang makapuntos sa laro.
    A way of expressing anger or frustration.
    He couldn't help but hit the wall in his anger.
    Hindi niya napigilang pukulin ang pader sa kanyang galit.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hit with the hand
    hitting using the hand.
    pukulin ng kamay

    Related Words

    pukul
    The root of the word 'pukulin' meaning 'to strike' or 'to hit'.
    pukul

    Slang Meanings

    to punch
    If you don't want trouble, don't punch me.
    Kung ayaw mo ng gulo, huwag mo akong pukulin.
    to slap
    Why would you slap me when we're not even fighting?
    Bakit mo ako pukulin eh hindi naman tayo nag-aaway?
    to beat up
    I didn't want to be beaten up, so I just escaped.
    Ayaw ko ng pukulin, kaya tumakas na lang ako.
    to show off or act all cocky
    Don't punch me, I know better in this fight!
    Huwag mo akong pukulin, mas may alam ako sa laban na 'to!