tumbok
tumbók with stress marks
hit directly; bull's eye hit; precise
Usage Note
Tumbok describes a direct, precise hit — hitting the exact center or mark. It is used in the context of archery, darts, or any target-based activity. Figuratively, tumbok is used to describe a statement or answer that hits the point exactly, similar to 'spot on' in English.
Examples
" Tumbok ang sagot mo. "
Natural Translation
Your answer is spot on.
Literal Translation
Direct-hit the answer your.
" Ang tumbok sa bola ay tumpak. "
Natural Translation
The direct hit on the ball is precise.
Literal Translation
The direct-hit to-the ball is precise.
" Kahit hindi ko sinabi nang tahasan ang problema, tumbok pa rin ang naging payo ng aking lola. "
Natural Translation
Even though I didn't state the problem directly, my grandmother's advice was still spot on.
Literal Translation
Even-though not I said directly the problem, spot-on still the became advice of-the my grandmother.
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