EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
In a pushing manner...
to experience, to savor, to undergo...
to get drunk...
Pang-uri
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FIL: Sa paraan ng pagtulak; paggamit ng puwersa upang maialis sa isang lugar o maipasa sa iba.
EN: In a pushing manner
How you get through a crowded MRT station during rush hour. Or how you pass the blame to your workmate when the boss asks who made the mistake. "Sagot niya 'yan," you say while gesturing patulak towards your colleague. It’s an action done by pushing, whether physically or metaphorically.
From `pa-` (adverbial prefix) + `tulak` (push).
ROOT MEANING: push
Can describe a physical motion or a figurative passing of responsibility.
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🇵🇭 Isinara niya ang pinto nang patulak dahil sa galit.
🇺🇸 He closed the door in a pushing manner out of anger.
🇵🇭 Ibinigay niya sa akin ang responsibilidad nang patulak.
🇺🇸 She passed the responsibility to me as if pushing it away.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.