EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to be destined for, to pertain to, to be allotted...
exile; banishment; disposal...
imposition; levying...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/ma-U-kol/
FIL: Ang maging laan, tadhana, o tungkol sa isang partikular na tao, bagay, o layunin.
EN: to be destined for, to pertain to, to be allotted
This is a deep cut, a bit old-school. Think of it as the universe's pre-assigned Jira ticket. If a task or destiny is meant for you, it will "**maukol**" sa'yo. It's like saying "This is meant for you" but with more gravitas and less of a modern "meant to be" vibe. You'd probably hear this from a historian or in a classic Filipino film.
From `ma-` (potential/ability verb prefix) + `ukol` (allotted, destined, concerning).
Primarily used in formal or literary writing. Not common in everyday conversation. Often seen in the phrase "nauukol sa" (pertaining to).
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🇵🇭 Ang parangal na ito ay nauukol sa mga bayaning nagbuwis ng buhay para sa bayan.
🇺🇸 This award is for (pertains to) the heroes who gave their lives for the country.
🇵🇭 Sana ang sweldo ko ay maukol sa pagbabayad ng bills at hindi lang sa utang.
🇺🇸 I hope my salary will be allotted for paying bills and not just debt.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.