Sikuhin (en. Elbow)

si-ku-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Perform an action that emphasizes physical contact.

Elbow him to get his attention.

Sikuhin mo siya upang makuha ang kanyang atensyon.

Reach someone using the elbow.

He elbowed his friend in the back.

Sikuhin niya ang kanyang kaibigan sa likod.

The word originates from the root 'siku' meaning 'elbow' in English.

elbow the one next to you

To get the attention of the person next to you.

sikuhin ang katabi

elbow

Part of the arm located between the shoulder and wrist.

siko

to hurt or to annoy

Just bump him so he can stop ruining my day.

Sikuhin mo na lang siya para tumigil na siya sa kakasira ng araw ko.

to approach or greet a person

Just bump into your crush, maybe you'll get to talk.

Sikuhin mo nga yung crush mo, baka magkausap kayo.

teasing that can be painful or joking

My friends had fun, we just bumped each other with all sorts of jokes.

Ang saya ng mga kabarkada, nag-sikuhan lang kami ng kung anu-ano.