Pumista (en. To shoot)
pu·mis·ta
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action or step that describes targeting an object to hit it.
You need to shoot well to get a high score in that game.
Kailangan mong pumista nang maayos upang makakuha ng mataas na marka sa larong iyon.
To discharge a bullet from a gun.
Before shooting, make sure your gun has enough bullets.
Bago pumista, tiyakin mong may sapat na bala ang iyong baril.
To use a weapon to shoot.
Like a marksman, he shot without hesitation.
Katulad ng isang mamamaril, siya ay pumista na walang pag-aatubili.
Etymology
Salitang Tagalog na may kahulugang 'pang-aral o pang-pagtuturo'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to shoot properly
to shoot accurately and effectively.
pumista ng maayos
Related Words
training
The process of developing and enhancing skills to achieve accurate and effective targeting.
pagsasanay
Slang Meanings
To take advantage of a better opportunity or favorable situation.
That's why you ended up here, you just happened to show up at the right time to be with the bosses.
Kaya ka napadpad dito, pumista ka lang sa tamang oras para makasama ang mga boss.
To enter or intrude into a place without permission.
Don't just barge into someone else's house; they might get angry!
Huwag ka namang pumista sa bahay ng iba, baka magalit sila!
To lie or fabricate a story.
Wait, it seems like you fabricated your story, huh.
Teka, parang pumista ka sa kanyang kwento, ah.