dumukot
dumukót with stress marks
to reach in
From root: dukot
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
dumukot
du-mu-KOT
reached in
Present (Incomplete)
dumudukot
du-mu-du-KOT
is reaching in
Future (Contemplated)
dudukot
du-du-KOT
will reach in
Usage Note
Dumukot is the actor-focus form of dukot, formed with -um-, where context determines whether the meaning is casual — reaching into a pocket — or criminal, as in abducting someone. The two senses share the same core idea of drawing something out from a concealed or enclosed space.
Examples
" Dumukot ka ng barya. "
Natural Translation
Reach in for some coins.
Literal Translation
Reach-in you of coins.
" Sinubukan niya na dumukot ng pera sa bulsa. "
Natural Translation
They tried to reach into their pocket for money.
Literal Translation
Tried they to reach in of money in pocket.
" Habang naglalakad sa palengke, dumukot siya ng pera sa bulsa para bayaran ang nabili niyang gulay. "
Natural Translation
While walking through the market, he reached into his pocket for money to pay for the vegetables he bought.
Literal Translation
While walking in market, reached-in he of money in pocket to pay the bought his vegetables.
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