Tumikin (en. To serve)
/tuˈmikin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that refers to the act of serving or giving food to others.
He served delicious food to his guests.
Tumikin siya ng masarap na pagkain sa kanyang mga bisita.
The act of dedicating oneself or service for the benefit of others.
He served his community by volunteering.
Tumikin siya sa kanyang komunidad sa pamamagitan ng boluntaryong pagtulong.
Serving people in a formal context, such as a restaurant or dining area.
The waiters served customers in the restaurant.
Ang mga waiter ay tumikin sa mga parokyano sa restaurant.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Serve food
Offer the prepared food to guests.
Tumikin ng makakain
Related Words
help
The act of supporting or assisting others.
tulong
Slang Meanings
To eat (slang way of saying it)
Let's eat delicious adobo!
Tumikin tayo ng masarap na adobo!
To eat soup or stew (often referring to hard times)
Just eat already, that's all we have right now.
Tumikin ka na, ganyan lang naman tayo ngayon.