toka
tóka with stress marks
assigned work; one's share of a task
Usage Note
Toka refers to a person's designated turn, portion, or assigned responsibility — whether a chore, a work shift, or a share of an expense. From Spanish 'toca' (it falls to/touches). Saying 'toka mo na' means 'it's your turn now'. It is common in household and group-work contexts.
Examples
" Toka mo na ngayon. "
Natural Translation
It's your turn now.
Literal Translation
Assigned-work your already now.
" Toka ko ang paghuhugas ng pinggan. "
Natural Translation
Washing the dishes is my assigned work.
Literal Translation
Assigned work my the washing of dishes.
" Hindi ko maiwasan ang toka kong maglinis ngayong linggo dahil wala ang katulong namin. "
Natural Translation
I can't avoid my assigned task of cleaning this week because our helper is away.
Literal Translation
Not I can-avoid the assigned-work my to-clean this week because absent the helper our.
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