Suntok (en. Punch)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of physical attack that uses the hand to deliver force to a person or object.

He received a punch to the face during the fight.

Nakatanggap siya ng suntok sa mukha sa laban.

The action of hitting using the hand.

A punch can cause injury.

Ang suntok ay maaaring maging sanhi ng pinsala.

A vigorous punch or attack often done in sports or combat.

The boxer's punch is very strong.

Ang suntok ng boksingero ay napakalakas.

verb

To act of hitting or striking with the hand.

Punch him in the knee to get away.

Suntukin mo siya sa tuhod para makalayo.

to throw a punch

to inflict a physical attack or hurt someone.

magbigay ng suntok

deliberate punch

a punch that is aimed and finds the right moment.

matamang suntok

motion

The hand movement in making a punch.

kumpas

boxing

A type of sport where punches are the primary action.

boksing

A long shot

Are you looking for a job abroad? It's like you're saying that's a long shot.

Naghahanap ka ng trabaho sa ibang bansa? Para mong sinasabi na suntok sa buwan 'yan.

A stroke of fate

This opportunity is a stroke of fate, don't let it pass you by.

Ang pagkakataong ito ay suntok ng tadhana, huwag mo nang palampasin.

Fisticuffs

They got into a mess at the corner, fisticuffs broke out.

Nagkagulo sila sa kanto, suntukan ang nangyari.

Hitting the air

Your plans are like hitting the air, there's no direction.

Parang suntok sa hangin ang mga plano mo, walang direksyon.