Sinusubok (en. Testing)

si-nu-su-bok

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of a verb meaning attempting to test something or someone.
He is being tested on his abilities as a teacher.
Siya ay sinusubok sa kanyang kakayahan bilang isang guro.
Subjecting something to examination to determine its quality or capability.
The students are being tested on their projects.
Ang mga estudyante ay sinusubok sa kanilang mga proyekto.
Indicating the intention to try something before using or implementing it.
He is testing the new software before buying it.
Sinusubok niya ang bagong software bago ito bilhin.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'subok' which means test or examination.

Common Phrases and Expressions

testing opportunity
An opportunity that is being examined or tested.
sinusubok na pagkakataon

Related Words

test
The studies or tests conducted to determine ability or quality.
subok
experiment
A process of examination aimed to learn about something or ability.
pagsubok

Slang Meanings

Testing or experimenting
He's testing his new gadget to see if it's really okay.
Sinusubok niya ang bago niyang gadget kung okay ba talaga.
Trying or attempting
I'm just trying to see if I can cook adobo.
Sinusubok ko lang kung kaya kong magluto ng adobo.
Learning through the process
He's trying to learn how to program.
Sinusubok niyang alamin kung paano magprogram.