Tungkab (en. Cutting)

/tuŋˈkab/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The term 'tungkab' refers to a type of cutting or splitting often used for digging or carving.

He used a 'tungkab' to dig the soil.

Gumamit siya ng tungkab sa paghuhukay ng lupa.

verb

As a verb, 'tungkab' means to cut or split.

You should 'tungkab' the plant roots for it to grow well.

Tungkabin mo ang mga ugat ng halaman upang lumago ito ng maayos.

from the root word 'tungkab' related to cutting or splitting.

dig the soil

to prepare the soil for planting

tungkabin ang lupa

dig

refers to the action of digging or cutting into the ground.

hukay

gossip or information

Do you have any info, what's the news about them?

Tungkab ka naman, ano bang balita sa kanila?

resentment or anger

He/She has a grudge against you because you didn't call him/her.

May tungkab siya sa'yo dahil hindi mo siya tinawagan.

conversation or chat

We can have a nice chat in these hangouts.

Nakaka-tungkab tayo sa mga ganitong tagpuan.