Tumalak (en. To kick)

tu-ma-lak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To move or advance by kicking.
The child kicked the ball in the field.
Ang bata ay tumalak sa bola sa larangan.
An action of kicking as a sign of anger or impatience.
His anger increased so he kicked the chair.
Tumalaki ang galit niya kaya't tumalak siya sa upuan.
Performing a unique or strong kick.
He kicked the wall hard in his frustration.
Siya ay tumalak ng napakalakas sa dingding sa kanyang inis.

Etymology

Tagalog

Common Phrases and Expressions

Kick vigorously
A kick with excess strength or energy.
Tumalak ng masigla

Related Words

kick
An action of hitting something with the foot.
sipa
kicking
The act of hitting with the foot.
pagsipa

Slang Meanings

to speak very directly or without beating around the bush
He just tumbled in front of the teacher and answered the question.
Tumalam na lang siya sa harap ng guro at sinagot ang tanong.
to express one's opinion honestly
You should speak up about your feelings even if it's hard.
Dapat tumalak ka sa iyong saloobin kahit na mahirap.
to be straightforward or fearless when speaking
His comments in meetings are getting bolder, no fear anymore.
Tumalaki na ang mga komento niya sa mga pulong, wala nang takot.