Tuldukan (en. To end)

/tulˈdu.kɑn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Stop or finish something.
Let's talk about our conversation.
Tuldukan mo na ang usapan natin.
Dot or end a document.
You need to stimulate the letter before sending it.
Kailangan mong tuldukan ang liham bago ito ipadala.
Close an issue or discussion.
We must focus on the misunderstanding to continue.
Dapat nating tuldukan ang hindi pagkakaintindihan upang magpatuloy.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'tuldok' meaning 'point' or 'dot'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

end the discussion
Stop or finish a discussion.
tuldukan ang usapan
complete the project
Finish a project.
tuldukan ang proyekto

Related Words

dot
A small mark or symbol commonly used in writing.
tuldok
finished
The state of being complete or done with something.
tapos

Slang Meanings

finish it already
Just finish your project, we need it by tomorrow!
Tuldokan mo na 'yang project mo, kailangan na kasi ito bukas!
let's wrap this up
Let's wrap this up, I'm ready to go home.
Tuldokan na natin 'to, ready na ako umuwi.
cut it off
End the conversation, there's no point if we're just going to fight.
Tuldokan na ang usapan, walang point kung mag-aaway lang tayo.