To knock (tl. Pumukpok)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Pumukpok ako sa pinto.
I will knock on the door.
Context: daily life Bago pumasok, pumukpok siya.
Before entering, he will knock.
Context: daily life Siya ay pumukpok sa mesa.
She knocked on the table.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Kung gusto mong makapasok, pumukpok ka sa pinto.
If you want to enter, you should knock on the door.
Context: daily life Siya ay pumukpok ng tatlong ulit bago buksan ang pinto.
He knocked three times before the door was opened.
Context: daily life Minsan, pumukpok ka lang at sinasagot nila.
Sometimes, you just need to knock and they will answer.
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Kung may kailangan ka, huwag mag-atubiling pumukpok sa aking pinto.
If you need anything, don’t hesitate to knock on my door.
Context: daily life Dalawang beses siyang pumukpok bago siya pinansin.
She knocked twice before she was noticed.
Context: social interaction Minsan ang pag pumukpok sa pinto ay senyales ng mahigpit na pinagdaraanan ng tao.
Sometimes, knocking on the door is a sign of someone going through a tough time.
Context: society