suksok
súksok with stress marks
to insert in between or push into a small hole
Usage Note
Suksok describes wedging or pushing something into a tight space — tucking a letter under a door, inserting a plug into a socket, or hiding something in a crevice. It is a practical everyday verb with no significant figurative or literary baggage.
Examples
" Isinuksok niya ang sulat sa pinto. "
Natural Translation
He tucked the letter into the door.
Literal Translation
Tucked he the letter in door.
" Ang suksok ng pera sa alkansya ay madali. "
Natural Translation
Inserting money into the piggy bank is easy.
Literal Translation
The insert of money in piggy-bank is easy.
" Mabilis niyang isinuksok ang sobre sa ilalim ng kutson upang walang makahanap nito habang siya ay wala. "
Natural Translation
She quickly tucked the envelope under the mattress so that no one would find it while she was away.
Literal Translation
Quick she tucked the envelope at bottom of mattress so-that none find it while she is absent.
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