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    Tuligsain (en. To strike)

    /tuˈliɡsaɪn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action that describes hitting or striking.
    He narrates how he struck the gun during the festival.
    Sinasalaysay niya kung paano niya tuligsain ang baril sa pista.
    Hitting that is careful or precise.
    His striking of the wood was successful.
    Ang tuligsain niya sa kahoy ay naging matagumpay.
    The act of prompting something in the manner of hitting.
    Sometimes, the ball needs to be struck properly to succeed.
    Minsan, kailangan tuligsain ang bola nang maayos para magtagumpay.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'tulig' meaning 'hit' or 'strike', and the affix '-sain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    strike the goal
    To pursue the desired goals properly.
    tuligsain ang layunin

    Related Words

    hitting
    The action of punching or expressing force.
    pagsuntok

    Slang Meanings

    Failed (to fail or fall down)
    He flunked in the exam due to a lack of studying.
    Nag-tuligsain siya sa exam dahil sa kakulangan ng pag-aaral.
    Just give in to what he wants.
    Just give in to what he wants.
    Tuligsain na lang siya sa gusto niyang mangyari.
    Like what happened to him, he failed in his plans.
    Like what happened to him, he failed in his plans.
    Tulad ng nangyari sa kanya, tuligsain siya sa mga plano niya.