tuldok
tuldók with stress marks
period; dot
Usage Note
Tuldok is the standard Tagalog word for a period (full stop) in writing, as well as any dot or point. It is used in grammar instruction and everyday contexts such as describing dots on fabric or a decimal point in mathematics; the phrase tuldok at kuwit is a common pairing in writing lessons.
Examples
" Naglagay ako ng tuldok sa dulo. "
Natural Translation
I put a period at the end.
Literal Translation
Put I of period at end.
" Huwag kalimutan ang tuldok sa dulo ng pangungusap. "
Natural Translation
Do not forget the period at the end of the sentence.
Literal Translation
Do not forget the period at end of sentence.
" Itinuro ng guro na ang tamang paglalagay ng tuldok at kuwit ay nakakatulong upang maging malinaw ang kahulugan ng pangungusap. "
Natural Translation
The teacher taught that the correct placement of periods and commas helps make the meaning of a sentence clear.
Literal Translation
Taught by teacher that the correct placement of period and comma helps so-that become clear the meaning of sentence.
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