Sungkalin (en. Dig)

/suŋˈkalin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of digging or carving into soil or other materials.

Dig the soil for planting flowers.

Sungkalin mo ang lupa para sa pagtatanim ng mga bulaklak.

Performing a task or duty meticulously.

Investigate the details of his story.

Sungkalin mo ang mga detalye ng kanyang kwento.

from the root word 'sungkal' meaning 'to dig' or 'to uproot' from something.

dig out the roots

Opening up and removing buried or hidden things.

sungkalin ang mga ugat

dig

Refers to the act of excavating or gathering from the soil.

sungkal

Bumping into or getting involved with a person or situation that is somewhat 'bad' or seemingly dangerous.

Your friends seem to be a bad influence; they always bring problems.

Parang sungkalin na 'yang mga tropa mo, lagi na lang problema ang dala.

Acting or speaking without care for proper decorum.

His behavior at the party was reckless; he didn't care about others.

Ang sungkalin niya kanina sa party, wala namang paki sa ibang tao.

Taking on something with high risk or danger, whether in a game or situation.

That's risky; aren't you afraid of the trouble it might cause?

Sungkalin 'yan, hindi ka ba natatakot sa idudulot na gulo?