Tumbok (en. To hit the target)

/tumˈbok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Goal or target that one wants to achieve.

The goal of his studies is to pass the exam.

Ang tumbok ng kanyang pag-aaral ay makapasa sa pagsusulit.

verb

To hit or reach a specific goal.

The ball hit the basket effortlessly.

Tumumbok ang bola sa basket nang walang kahirap-hirap.

Choosing or identifying a particular thing.

You hit the right answer on the test.

Tumbok mo ang tamang sagot sa pagsusulit.

Tagalog word

hit the heart

Directly feeling the emotion or impact of something.

tumbok ang puso

to hit

The act of identifying or hitting something.

tumbukin

straight or right on target

You nailed all your answers in the exam!

Tumbok na tumbok ang mga sagot mo sa exam!

sudden impact or collision

There you go, the car crashed right into the wall!

Ayan, tumbok na tumbok yung sasakyan sa pader!

doing something without hesitation

Just go for it, no second-guessing in making choices!

Tumbok lang, walang kapaggahalan sa pagpili!