turok
turók with stress marks
puncture; pierce; injection
Usage Note
Turok refers to the act of piercing with a sharp point — most commonly used in medical contexts for injections (tuturukin = will be injected) and in descriptions of insect stings or needlework. It is slightly more clinical than tusok and appears frequently in health discussions and vaccination campaigns.
Examples
" Masakit ang turok ng karayom. "
Natural Translation
The needle prick hurts.
Literal Translation
Painful the puncture of needle.
" Masakit ang turok ng karayom. "
Natural Translation
The puncture of the needle hurts.
Literal Translation
Painful the puncture of needle.
" Bago ka turukan ng bakuna, magpapaliwanag muna ang nars tungkol sa mga posibleng epekto nito. "
Natural Translation
Before you're given the injection, the nurse will first explain its possible side effects.
Literal Translation
Before you will-be-injected of vaccine, will-explain first the nurse about the possible effects its.
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