Pungusin (en. To poke)

/puŋɡu.sin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action performed by a person prompting an object or entity.

The children will poke the balloons at their party.

Ang mga bata ay pungusin ang mga balloon sa kanilang party.

Talking to another person through touching or prodding.

She poked Maria to get her attention.

Siya ay pungusin ni Maria upang makuha ang kanyang atensyon.

From the word 'pungu' meaning 'victim' or 'agent' and the suffix '-in' used to indicate an action.

poke me

Requesting that someone should do or focus on a person.

pungusin mo ako

nudge

A physical act that prompts or instigates an action.

sikol

To be friendly or to chat

Pungusin her, she might want to bond!

Pungusin mo nga siya, baka gusto niyang makipag-bonding!

To have fun or to hang out

The fun they had at the party was awesome!

Ang saya-saya ng mga pinungus nila sa party!

Gathering of friends

We had a gathering at Mark's house earlier.

Naka-pungus kami sa bahay ni Mark kanina.