To knock (tl. Umok)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Puwede mo umok sa pinto.
You can knock on the door.
Context: daily life Umok siya sa bintana.
He knocked on the window.
Context: daily life Hindi siya umok sa gate.
She didn't knock on the gate.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Bago pumasok, umok siya sa pinto.
Before entering, he knocked on the door.
Context: daily life Kung gusto mong pumasok, umok ka sa kahon.
If you want to enter, knock on the box.
Context: daily life Minsan, kailangan mong umok ng malakas para marinig ka.
Sometimes, you need to knock loud enough to be heard.
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Minsang gumawa ng paraan, nagdesisyon akong umok sa pintuan ng kanilang bahay.
One time, I found a way and decided to knock on their house door.
Context: society Isang signal na umok ay maaaring simbulo ng pagdatíng ng bisita.
A signal to knock can be a sign of a visitor arriving.
Context: society Mahalaga ang tamang pamamaraan sa umok, lalo na sa mga pormal na okasyon.
The proper way to knock is important, especially during formal occasions.
Context: society