Tungodsakay (en. To focus on)

toong-god-sah-kay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The process of focusing or studying something.

The focus on his project yielded great results.

Ang tungodsakay sa kanyang proyekto ay nagbigay ng magandang resulta.

verb

The act of doing something with intent or purpose.

He focuses on his tasks to achieve his dreams.

Tungodsakay siya sa kanyang mga gawain upang matamo ang kanyang mga pangarap.

A term from Bol-anon language often used to convey a sense of direction or focus.

focus on your goals

study the things that can help achieve your goals

tungodsakay sa iyong layunin

focus

Close attention to something.

tutok

focus

The concentration of mind on a goal.

pokus

Who really cares, acting oblivious about feelings?

It hurts to think that he's just acting oblivious to me, but he doesn't pay attention.

Ang sakit na isipin na tungodsakay lang siya sa akin, pero di naman niya ako pinapansin.

Trying to act cool or nonchalant about feelings.

I told him that he was just pretending not to care, but deep down, I really like him.

Sabi ko nga sa kanya na tungodsakay lang siya, pero deep inside, gustong-gusto ko siya.

Being dramatic about feelings.

Oh no, here you go acting all dramatic again, drama queen!

Hala, tungodsakay ka na naman, drama queen!