Suntukin (en. To punch)

/suntukin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of hitting with the hand.
He was punched by his friend outside the bar.
Siya ay sinuntok ng kanyang kaibigan sa labas ng bar.
An action that often causes pain or injury.
Don't punch, it's better to just talk.
Huwag kang mag-suntukin, mas mabuting makipag-usap na lang.
Often used in competitions or fights.
The boxers punched each other in the ring.
Ang mga boksinger ay sinuntok ang isa’t isa sa ring.

Etymology

derived from the word 'suntok' which means to hit with the hand.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I will punch you
a threat that being punched may occur.
suntukin kita

Related Words

punch
The act of striking or hitting with the hand.
suntok
blocking
An action of avoiding the opponent's punch.
pangboblok

Slang Meanings

to punch
Come on, let's just punch him!
Tara na, suntukin na natin siya!
to hit or strike (usually with a fist)
I'm not scared anymore, I can hit!
Di na ako takot, kaya kong manuntok!
to vent frustration or anger (figuratively punching yourself)
Go on, punch me, I'm burning with rage!
Sige, suntukin mo na ako, sunog-sarili na ako sa galit!
to engage in a fistfight
I don't want to fight, I'm just chill.
Ayaw ko makipagsuntukan, chill lang ako.