putok
putók with stress marks
explosion; blast; eruption; body odor
Usage Note
Putok covers a wide range of bursting or explosive actions: gunshots, firecrackers, volcanic eruptions, and the pop of a balloon. In informal usage, it also colloquially refers to strong body odor ('amoy-putok'), a humorous euphemism. During the Filipino New Year celebration, 'putok' of firecrackers is a defining sensory experience.
Examples
" Malakas ang putok ng paputok. "
Natural Translation
The firecracker's blast is loud.
Literal Translation
Loud the blast of firecracker.
" Nakakagulat ang lakas ng putok ng bulkan para sa kanila. "
Natural Translation
The strength of the volcano's eruption is surprising for them.
Literal Translation
Surprising the strength of eruption of volcano for to them.
" Nagulat ang buong barangay sa lakas ng putok ng paputok nang sumapit ang hatinggabi ng Bagong Taon. "
Natural Translation
The whole barangay was startled by the loud blast of firecrackers when New Year's midnight arrived.
Literal Translation
Startled the whole barangay at loudness of blast of firecracker when arrived the midnight of New Year.
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