lagok
lagók with stress marks
gulp; to swallow liquid
Usage Note
Lagok refers to a single swallow or gulp of liquid, often used when describing drinking something down quickly or in large mouthfuls. It is vivid and informal, evoking the physical act and sound of swallowing eagerly.
Examples
" Isang lagok ng tubig. "
Natural Translation
A gulp of water.
Literal Translation
One gulp of water.
" Isang lagok lang. "
Natural Translation
Just one gulp.
Literal Translation
One gulp only.
" Sa sobrang uhaw, ininom niya ang buong baso sa isang lagok na halos hindi humihinga. "
Natural Translation
He was so thirsty that he drank the whole glass in one gulp, barely breathing.
Literal Translation
In so-much thirst, drank he the whole glass in one gulp that almost not breathing.
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