Toka (en. Touch)

/tóka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of sound or signal that prompts a person.

Someone gave a touch at the door like a wave of air.

May nagbigay ng toka sa pintuan na parang isang alon ng hangin.

Support or assistance to a person through interaction.

His touch helped me to feel more comfortable.

Ang kanyang toka ay nakatulong sa akin upang mas maging komportable.

This comes from the Spanish word 'toca' meaning a touch or call.

teacher's touch

The care or arrangement by a teacher for their students.

toka ng guro

step

A careful step or action that causes an effect.

tindak

an assessment of a person or thing

Wait, what kind of evaluation is that? You didn't even try hard!

Teka, anong tokang yan? Di mo naman ginalingan!

very simple

That's just straightforward; you don't need to overthink it.

Toka lang yan, di mo kailangan masyadong isipin.

quick decision

Alright, let's just go for it! We don’t have time.

Sige, toka na tayo! Wala na tayong oras.