tulak
tulák with stress marks
a push; to shove; drug pusher (slang)
Usage Note
Tulak is the standard word for a physical push or shove and is also used figuratively to motivate or drive progress. In drug-related slang magtulak means to deal drugs, so modern usage requires context — learners should be aware of this secondary meaning.
Examples
" Malakas ang tulak mo. "
Natural Translation
Your push is strong.
Literal Translation
Strong the push your.
" Malakas ang tulak niya sa pinto. "
Natural Translation
His/Her push on the door is strong.
Literal Translation
Strong the his/her push on door.
" Isang maliit na tulak lang sa pinto ang kailangan upang tuluyang mabuksan ang lumang silid. "
Natural Translation
Just one small push on the door is all that's needed to finally open the old room.
Literal Translation
One small push only on door the needed in-order completely be-opened the old room.
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