Tutok (en. Focus)
tu-tok
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Focus or giving attention to something.
You need to focus on your studies.
Kailangan mong magkaroon ng tutok sa iyong mga aralin.
verb
To do something with serious attention.
She should focus on her work to achieve the target.
Dapat siyang tutok sa kanyang trabaho upang makamit ang target.
To give attention to a particular detail or situation.
Focus on the details before submitting the report.
Tutokin mo ang mga detalye bago isumite ang ulat.
Etymology
Philippines
Common Phrases and Expressions
focus on studies
Giving full attention and effort to studying.
tutok sa aral
focus the mind
Concentrating the mind on something.
tutok ang isip
Related Words
perspective
Term for perspective or the way of looking at things.
pananaw
analysis
Examination of details or information to draw a conclusion.
pagsusuri
Slang Meanings
fixated on a crush
I'm so happy when I'm focused on my crush in school.
Ang saya saya ko kapag tutok ako sa crush ko sa eskwela.
focused on work
You should focus on what you're doing to finish quickly.
Dapat tutok ka sa ginagawa mo para mabilis matapos.
naïve or overly focused
Why do you seem so naïve with what they're saying?
Bakit parang tutok na tanga ka sa mga sinasabi nila?
focused on the game
You really need to be focused on the game to win.
Kailangan talagang tutok ka sa laro para manalo.