Terka (en. Guess)
/ter-ka/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that indicates the act of guessing or identifying something.
Guess the answer to this question.
Terka ang sagot sa tanong na ito.
Giving an opinion or suspicion about something without sufficient evidence.
He made a guess about what will happen next week.
Nagsagawa siya ng terka tungkol sa mga mangyayari sa susunod na linggo.
Etymology
Derived from the Malay word 'terka', meaning 'discovered' or 'identified'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
guess me
'Guess me' or 'give your opinion about me'.
terka mo ako
Related Words
prediction
An act of expressing thoughts or opinions on an uncertain matter.
hula
assumption
A viewpoint or opinion that may not be defined or confirmed.
palagay
Slang Meanings
People who know or have knowledge about something
They are the terkas in basketball, that's why they always win.
Sila yung mga terka sa basketball, kaya lagi silang panalo.
Anyone who loves to interfere in conversations
I just don't like the terka in the conversation, it's better without mixed opinions.
Ayaw ko lang yung terka sa usapan, mas magandang walang halong opinion.