Tumama (en. To hit)

tu-ma-ma

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of hitting or striking something.
The ball hit the wall.
Tumama ang bola sa dingding.
The occurrence of an effect or result on a person or situation.
The news hit her heart.
Tumama ang balita sa kanyang puso.
Achieving success in a goal, plan, or project.
They hit their sales target.
Tumama sila sa kanilang target na benta.

Common Phrases and Expressions

His/her mind hit
He/she reached an important idea or knowledge.
Tumama ang kanyang isip

Related Words

correct
The right action or result expected.
tama
explosion
An activity that results in a loud sound and force.
pagsabog

Slang Meanings

hit (life-threatening situation)
They really hit. It's like they exploded like bombs!
Tumama na talaga sila. Para silang mga bomba na sumabog!
that's it (enough)
My salary just hit, so that's really enough!
Tumama na 'yung sweldo ko, kaya okay na talaga!
hit the heart (falling in love)
He hit my heart, there! I can't do anything now.
Tumama na kasi siya sa puso ko, ayan! Wala na akong magawa.
spot on (exactly right)
My prediction hit, it's on another level!
Tumama ang hula ko, ibang level na!