Talasok (en. Stake)

/tala-sok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sharp object commonly used to secure something on the ground.
He placed a stake to set up the tent.
Naglagay siya ng talasok upang itayo ang tolda.
Another term for a difficult situation or government.
The country is at a stake of crisis this year.
Nasa talasok ng krisis ang bansa sa taong ito.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in a stake
in a dangerous situation
may talasok

Related Words

setting up
The process of setting up a stake.
pagtalos

Slang Meanings

Name of a drink that hits hard.
The drink I got at the bar last night was a strong talasok.
Talasok na talasok ang nakuha kong alak sa bar kagabi.
Extreme happiness or excitement, like being in a 'high' mood.
I was really talasok when I found out I got into my dream school.
Talagang talasok ako nang malaman kong papasok ako sa dream school ko.
Literally means dangerous or life-threatening situations.
The stunt they did in the movie was a real talasok.
Tigas ng talasok ang ginawa nilang stunt sa pelikula.