Subukan (en. Try)

/suˈbukan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes performing something to know the outcome.
Try this new recipe for dinner.
Subukan mo ang bagong recipe na ito para sa hapunan.
Done to validate or assess something.
Let's try these new games next week.
Subukan natin ang mga bagong larong ito sa susunod na linggo.
To gain experience through exploring or experimenting.
Sometimes, you need to try new things for yourself.
Minsan, kailangan mong subukan ang mga bagong bagay para sa iyong sarili.

Etymology

from the root word 'subok'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Try again
Indicates attempting to repeat something that was unsuccessful.
Subukan mong muli
Try this
Encouraging someone to try something before giving an opinion.
Subukan mo ito

Related Words

test
A process or situation involving a trial.
pagsubok
run
An activity often referred to as something to try, like running.
takbo

Slang Meanings

Come on, let's just do it!
Just try it if you can, where else will you go!
Subukan mo na lang kung kaya mo, san ka pa!
Okay, let's see what happens.
Try the new game, they say it's good!
Subukan mo na ang bagong laro, maganda daw!
Give it a chance.
Try it with him, you might like it.
Subukan mo na sa kanya, baka magustuhan mo.