tukso
tuksô with stress marks
temptation; teasing; ribbing
Usage Note
Tukso has two related but distinct senses: a religious or moral temptation — appearing seriously in the Filipino Lord's Prayer — and playful teasing or ribbing between friends. The context makes the meaning clear, and both senses are in everyday active use.
Examples
" Iwasan mo ang tukso. "
Natural Translation
Avoid temptation.
Literal Translation
Avoid you the temptation.
" Huwag magpadala sa tukso. "
Natural Translation
Do not give in to temptation.
Literal Translation
Do not carry in temptation.
" Sa kabila ng tukso ng mga kaibigan niyang sumama, pinili niyang manatili at mag-aral nang mabuti. "
Natural Translation
Despite the coaxing of his friends to come along, he chose to stay and study well.
Literal Translation
In spite of-the teasing of-the friends his to come-along, chose he to stay and study well.
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