Tukatok (en. Knock)

/tuˈkatok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of creating a sound upon a surface, typically a door or wall.

He knocked on the door of the house with his hand.

Umukit siya sa pinto ng bahay gamit ang kanyang kamay gamit ang tukatok.

A way of calling or inviting anyone inside.

He knocked on the door to let them know he has arrived.

Nag-tukatok siya sa pinto upang ipaalam na siya ay narito na.

Related to the word 'tukat' which means 'to discover' or 'to investigate'.

Knock first!

Please knock on the door before entering.

Tukatok ka muna!

explore

Creating sounds or changes on a surface, typically on a door.

tukat

greedy

Wow, this kid is so tukatok, like there's no tomorrow!

Grabe, ang tukatok ng batang 'to, parang wala ng bukas!

to eat a lot

Don't be like that; let's go tukatok at the buffet later!

Huwag kang ganyan, mga tukatok tayo sa buffet mamaya!

occasionally eats

Why is he fat? Because he tukatok at all the food!

Bakit siya mataba? Kasi tukatok naman siya sa mga pagkain!