To poke (tl. Matong)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Gusto kong matong ang bola.
I want to poke the ball.
Context: daily life Ang bata ay matong ng lapis.
The child poked the pencil.
Context: daily life Huwag matong ang tubig.
Don't poke the water.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Minsan, nag matong ako ng masakit na bagay sa tagiliran.
Sometimes, I poke a painful spot in my side.
Context: daily life Kung gusto mo ng atensyon, matong mo siya sa balikat.
If you want attention, poke him on the shoulder.
Context: social interaction Matong mo ang laptop kung hindi siya nagre-react.
Try to poke the laptop if it's not responding.
Context: technology Advanced (C1-C2)
Madalas matong ng tao ang mga bagay upang masuri ang kondisyon nito.
People often poke at objects to examine their condition.
Context: science Sa kabila ng kanyang kalikasan, ang salin na matong niya ay naging sanhi ng isang talakayan.
Despite his nature, the translation he poked at sparked a discussion.
Context: academic discussion Hindi maikakaila na ang pag matong ay isang natural na tugon sa kuryusidad.
It is undeniable that to poke is a natural response to curiosity.
Context: psychology