Tuklaw (en. Bite)

/tukˈlaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The action of touching or striking an object or animal with teeth.

He got a bite on his finger when he caught the snake.

Nagbigay siya ng tuklaw sa kanyang daliri nang mahawakan niya ang ahas.

The mark or trace left by a sting or bite.

He has a bite on his arm from an insect.

May tuklaw siya sa kanyang braso mula sa insekto.

A sting that is sharp and can cause pain or injury.

The animal's bite caused an unusual pain.

Ang tuklaw ng hayop ay nagdulot ng hindi pangkaraniwang sakit.

verb

To bite or touch something or an animal.

Bite the fruit to get its right flavor.

Tuklawin mo ang bunga upang makuha ang tamang lasa nito.

snake bite

The sting of a snake that can pose a danger to humans.

tuklaw ng ahas

insect bite

The mark or effect of an insect sting.

tuklaw ng insekto

bite

The actual act of biting, commonly used in the context of animals.

kagat

sharp

An adjective that describes the right level of pain from a bite.

saktong

A slang expression for being really upset or hurt.

I'm so upset with you for not calling me.

Tuklaw ako sa iyo dahil hindi mo ako tinawagan.

A way to describe falling down or failing, like a hit to one’s pride.

I told you, there's always a 'hit' in the joy when he falls.

Sinasabi ko na nga ba, may 'tuklaw' sa saya kapag bumagsak siya.

Describes someone who quickly gets angry or gives up, like a quick bite.

He snapped at what I said, his ego couldn't handle it.

Nagtuklaw siya sa mga sinasabi ko, hindi kaya ng kanyang ego.