Tagaretoke (en. Re-toke specialist)

ta-ga-re-to-ke

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who specializes in fixing or modifying things, such as clothing or equipment.

The re-toke specialist was able to give new life to the old dress.

Ang tagaretoke ay nakapagbigay ng bagong buhay sa lumang damit.

A profession focused on assessing and identifying reasons for repairs.

As a re-toke specialist, his ability to assess defects is crucial.

Bilang isang tagaretoke, mahalaga ang kanyang kakayahan sa pagsusuri ng mga depekto.

The word 'tagaretoke' is derived from the word 'retoke' which means to fix or replace parts.

clothing retokening

Fixing or beautifying garments.

retokeng damit

repairer

A person who fixes or creates things to restore them to a good condition.

tagapagawa

Backseat driver or tagalong; someone who is always behind or waiting for their chance

Sometimes it feels like I'm just the tagaretoke of the group, like I'm always the one busy with them.

Minsan parang ako na lang yung tagaretoke sa grupo, parang ako lagi yung abala sa kanila.

Like a wingman or support for those who are doing something

He is always my tagaretoke in events, he brings the stuff and takes care of everything.

Siya lagi yung tagaretoke ko sa mga events, siya yung nagdadala ng mga gamit at nag-aasikaso sa lahat.

A person without their own opinion; just following others

Don't be a tagaretoke; you need to express your own opinion in class.

Wag kang maging tagaretoke; kailangan mo ring ipahayag ang opinyon mo sa klase.