Tutukan (en. Aim)

/tu.tu.kán/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Perform an action directed toward a particular object or goal.

Focus on yourself in studying so you can pass the exam.

Tutukan mo ang sarili mo sa pag-aaral upang makapasa ka sa pagsusulit.

Point or direct something toward a specific direction or target.

Aim the gun at the target before you shoot.

Tutukan mo ang baril sa target bago ka pumatok.

Derived from the word ‘tutok’ meaning to direct or focus.

aim at the goal

Focus attention on a specific goal or target.

tutukan ang layunin

focus on the problem

Allocate attention to a problem to resolve it.

tutukin ang problema

focus

The action of concentrating on a particular object.

tutok

pointed

The past form of the verb related to focusing or directing.

itinuro

Really threatening or teasing.

Give him that stare, he might get scared.

Tutukan mo siya ng tingin, baka matakot na 'yan.

Focusing on a problem or issue.

Let's focus on the problem with our budget.

Tutukan natin ang problema sa budget natin.

Giving someone attention.

Of course, I supported him, I will focus on him during his fight.

Siyempre, sinuportahan ko siya, tutukan ko siya sa kanyang laban.