Untugin (en. To bump)

/ʊnˈtu.ɡin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of bumping or colliding with something.
I avoided bumping my head on the door.
Naiwasan kong untugin ang aking ulo sa pinto.
The act of having physical contact with something in a forceful or sudden manner.
Bump the ball with your hand.
Untugin ang bola gamit ang iyong kamay.
An action that results in damage due to the collision of two objects.
The vehicle bumped into the pole and caused damage.
Untugin ng sasakyan ang poste at nagkaroon ng pinsala.

Etymology

From the word 'untog' which means 'to bump' or 'to hit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bump the head
to hit something on the head
untugin ang ulo

Related Words

bump
the impact or effect of bumping; may cause pain or injury.
untog
meet
to encounter or meet two objects or people.
salubungin

Slang Meanings

To seek an opportunity to have a better relationship or connection.
I feel like I want to untug him to get to know him better.
Parang gusto ko siyang untugin para makilala siya nang mas mabuti.
To set up an opportunity for a date or meetup.
Let's untug later, let's go to the cafe!
Maguntug na tayo mamaya, tara sa cafe!