Pumasak (en. To enter)

pu-má-sak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of entering a place or thing.
He entered the room quietly.
Pumasak siya sa silid nang walang ingay.
The act of entering something that is usually closed.
You need to insert the stack of books into the box.
Kailangan mong pumasak ang puno ng mga libro sa kahon.
The action of putting or inserting one thing into another.
He put money into his pocket.
Pumasak siya ng pera sa bulsa niya.

Etymology

From the root word 'saksak' meaning to insert or thrust.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to go inside
pumasok sa loob
pumasak sa loob
to enter one's mind
pumasak ang isip
pumasak ang isip

Related Words

saksak
The act of stabbing or thrusting.
saksak
sumalubong
The action of arriving at a person or thing.
sumalubong

Slang Meanings

To enter without permission
He stood at the back of the classroom and entered without permission.
Tumayo siya sa likod ng classroom at pumasok ng walang paalam.
Similar to 'join in', meaning to enter a conversation
When I heard the people talking, I joined in their conversation.
Nung narinig ko ang mga tao, pumasok ako sa usapan nila.