Salpok (en. Puncture)

/sal-pok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sudden entry or attack.
The puncture of the wave reached the shore.
Ang salpok ng kutitap ng alon ay umabot sa dalampasigan.
An influence or affect that leads to change.
The puncture of his idea opened doors for the new project.
Ang salpok ng kanyang ideya ay nagbukas ng pinto para sa bagong proyekto.
verb
The act of thrusting or suddenly entering a place.
The child punctured his head under the table as the book fell.
Sinalpok ng bata ang kanyang ulo sa ilalim ng lamesa nang bumagsak ang libro.

Etymology

Wika ng mga troll

Common Phrases and Expressions

burst of thought
An idea or thought that suddenly appears.
salpok ng isip

Related Words

collision
This word refers to a sudden impact or collision.
sagasa
attack
An assault or strike against something or someone.
salak

Slang Meanings

to collide or hit quickly
Because of the street, he was hit by a vehicle.
Dahil sa kalye, nasalpok siya ng isang sasakyan.
entering a situation unexpectedly
A sudden entrance at the party, the host had no idea!
Isang salpok sa party, walang kaalam-alam yung host!
a quick attack or raid
A sudden attack of stray dogs in the park, people panicked.
Salpok ng mga asong ligaw sa park, nataranta ang mga tao.