Tuldok (en. Dot)

/tul'dok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A small circular mark used as a symbol or sign.
You need to put the dot at the end of the sentence.
Kailangan mong ilagay ang tuldok sa dulo ng pangungusap.
A symbol used in writing numbers or letters that are round.
This number has a dot above to indicate that it is decimal.
Ang numerong ito ay may tuldok sa ibabaw upang ipakita na ito ay desimal.
A mark that serves as a part of a larger composition, such as in arts or mathematics.
The dot is an important part of the art of calligraphy.
Ang tuldok ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng sining ng pagtitik.

Etymology

This is derived from the root word 'tuldok' meaning 'point' or 'mark'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dot at the end
A symbol placed at the end of a sentence.
tuldok sa dulo

Related Words

dotter
An item that contains dots or symbols for writing.
tuldokan
dotted
A pattern of dots often used in arts or decoration.
tuldok-tuldok

Slang Meanings

point or mark
There is a dot at the end of the sentence.
May tuldok sa dulo ng pangungusap.
a little piece or a bit
Alright, give me this dot of cake.
Sige, ibigay mo sa akin ang tuldok na ito ng cake.
a trivial matter
Why do you need to get mad? It's just a dot.
Bakit mo pa kailangang magalit, tuldok lang naman 'yan eh.