Tarik (en. Pull)

/taˈɾik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To move an object or person from one place to another.

Pull the box from the back.

Tarikin mo ang kahon sa likod.

To exert force so that an object moves or shifts.

Pull the door so it opens.

Tarikin mo ang pinto upang ito ay bumukas.

From the Arabic word 'tārīq' meaning 'path' or 'way'.

pull of the door

Action of opening the door by pulling.

tarik ng pinto

pull

The act of pulling or moving something towards you.

hilain

surge

Increase or rise in the number of people or things.

dagsa

Take or accept something, often used in contexts involving drinks.

Let's grab some beer after work!

Tarik na tayo ng beer pagkatapos ng trabaho!

Join or go along on a trip or outing with others.

Let's go to the party, everyone is there!

Tarik na tayo sa party, lahat nandoon!

Using a noun to refer to someone who is involved in fun or mischief.

It's so fun, let's drag John into it!

Ang saya-saya, tarikan mo si John!