Pumata (en. To strike)

/puˈma.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of striking or hitting.
He struck the ball hard and it flew into the air.
Pumata siya ng malakas sa bola at ito'y lumipad sa hangin.
The process of hitting something.
He struck the wall out of great anger.
Pumata siya sa dingding nang labis na galit.
An action that causes impact or change.
He struck the opponent with a slap.
Pumata siya ng sampal sa batok ng kalaban.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hit well
to be effective or succeed in something
pumata ng mabuti

Related Words

punch
An action of using a fist to strike.
suntok
strike
An action of approaching or attacking a person or thing.
taga

Slang Meanings

to get in trouble
Yesterday, I got in trouble with my teacher because I didn't study.
Kahapon, pumata ako sa guro ko dahil hindi ako nag-aral.
to mess up
He messed up his presentation, everyone was shocked.
Pumata siya sa kanyang presentation, lahat nagulat.
to be caught doing something wrong
My friend got caught doing something wrong, his parents found out.
Pumata yung kaibigan ko sa maling gawi, nahuli siya ng magulang niya.