Tumarak (en. To penetrate)

tu-ma-rak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To reach or enter well into something.
The fork penetrated the food on the plate.
Ang tinidor ay tumarak sa pagkain sa plato.
To enter or penetrate beneath a surface.
The tree's roots penetrated the ground.
Tumrak ang ugat ng puno sa lupa.
To achieve an effect or success in a goal.
His argument penetrated the listeners' minds.
Tumarak ang kanyang argumento sa isip ng nakikinig.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'turo', meaning 'to point' or 'to help'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a bullet penetrated
The bullet penetrated something.
tumakas ang bala

Related Words

turo
The act of pointing or relating to something.
turo
pagtagos
The process of entering or penetrating into something.
pagtagos

Slang Meanings

Start drinking excessively.
They already started drinking alcohol even though it’s still early.
Tumarak na sila ng alak kahit na maaga pa.
Celebrate as if there’s no tomorrow.
Let’s just party while we don’t have classes tomorrow!
Tumarak na lang tayo habang walang pasok bukas!
Commence with joy or mischief.
Let’s just have fun out on the streets, let’s go!
Tumarak na tayo sa kalsada, tara na!