lagukin
lagukín with stress marks
to gulp [it]
From root: lagok
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nilagok
ni-la-GOK
gulped
Present (Incomplete)
nilalagok
ni-la-la-GOK
is being gulped
Future (Contemplated)
lalagukin
la-la-gu-KIN
will be gulped
Usage Note
Lagukin is the object-focus infinitive of lagok, used when the liquid being gulped or swallowed in one go is the natural focus. It suggests a single, decisive swallow rather than leisurely sipping — often for medicine, water, or a drink downed quickly — and the root lagok emphasizes the audible or definitive quality of the gulp.
Examples
" Lagukin mo ang gamot. "
Natural Translation
Gulp down the medicine.
Literal Translation
Gulp you the medicine.
" Mabilis lagukin ng uhaw na bata ang malamig na tubig. "
Natural Translation
It took only seconds for the thirsty child to gulp down the cold water.
Literal Translation
Fast gulp thirsty child cold water.
" Sabik na nilagok ng manlalaro ang tubig matapos ang mahabang laban sa ilalim ng init ng araw. "
Natural Translation
The player eagerly gulped down the water after the long match under the heat of the sun.
Literal Translation
Eager gulped by-the player the water after the long match under the heat of sun.
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