Tusukin (en. To pierce)

tu-sukin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An act of entering or embedding one object into another.
Pierce the meat with a fork for it to cook easily.
Tusukin mo ang karne gamit ang tinidor upang madaling maluto.
Use a sharp object to gain access or create a hole.
Pierce the balloon with a needle to make it explode.
Tusukin mo ang balloon gamit ang karayom para ito ay sumabog.
The act of pushing or piercing objects with a sharp end.
Pierce the arm during vaccination.
Tusukin ang braso sa pagbibigay ng bakuna.

Etymology

The word 'tusukin' comes from the root word 'tusok' meaning 'to embed' or 'to pierce'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pierce with a needle
To penetrate using a needle.
tusukin ng karayom
pierce the table
To thrust a knife into the table.
tusukin ang hapag

Related Words

pierce
The root that serves as the basis for entering or embedding.
tusok
stab
The act of inserting a sharp object into something else.
saksak

Slang Meanings

To enter or flirt
Go ahead and poke my heart, it's like there's no tomorrow!
Tusukin mo na 'yang puso ko, parang wala nang bukas!
To whisper or speak ill
Enough of your stabbing me in the back with those gossip.
Tama na ang tusukin mo ako sa likod sa kakalabas ng mga tsismis.
To go or enter a place
The cinema is full, let’s just poke other people to get in.
Puno na 'yung sinehan, tusukin na lang natin ang ibang tao para makapasok.