Sakal (en. Thrust)

sa-kal

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The act of pushing or thrusting with force.

The thrust of the incoming storm damaged the houses.

Ang sakal ng pwersa ng dumating na bagyo ay nakasira sa mga bahay.

The execution of an intense action causing movement.

The thrust of his arguments opened the minds of his companions.

Ang sakal ng kanyang mga argumento ay nagbukas ng isip sa kanyang mga kasama.

verb

The action of pushing or thrusting with a degree of force.

Players need to thrust the ball to succeed.

Kailangang sakal ng mga manlalaro ang bola upang magtagumpay.

From the word 'sakal' meaning to thrust or push.

thrust of force

a strong effort resulting from a large force.

sakal ng pwersa

jaw

A part of the body or a part of something that pushes or performs an action.

panga

Sakal (a term for someone who doesn’t realize they’re trapped in a situation)

It's like he's really trapped in his job, but still doesn’t want to resign.

Parang sakal na sakal na siya sa trabaho, pero ayaw pa ring mag-resign.

Sakal (referring to talk or behavior that is annoying or irritating)

Don't be so annoying; you're really getting on my nerves!

Huwag ka namang sakal, nakaka-inis ka na!

Sakal (being too close or clingy to someone)

You’re being too clingy; I need some space.

Ang sakal mo naman, nagbibigay ako ng space.