Trigger in Tagalog

“Trigger” in Tagalog is “Gatilyo” or “Pag-uudyok”. It refers to a device that releases or activates something, or an event that causes a particular reaction or response. This term is widely used in both literal contexts (firearms) and figurative contexts (emotional or psychological responses).

[Words] = Trigger

[Definition]:

• Trigger /ˈtrɪɡər/
• Noun 1: A small device that releases a spring or catch and so sets off a mechanism, especially in order to fire a gun.
• Noun 2: An event or thing that causes something to happen or exist.
• Verb: To cause (an event or situation) to happen or exist.

[Synonyms] = Gatilyo, Pag-uudyok, Sanhi, Bunga, Pampukaw, Pampasiklab, Pang-aktibo

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: He pulled the trigger and the gun fired.
• Ex1_PH: Hinila niya ang gatilyo at pumutok ang baril.
• Ex2_EN: The news report can trigger painful memories for survivors.
• Ex2_PH: Ang ulat sa balita ay maaaring mag-udyok ng masakit na alaala para sa mga nakaligtas.
• Ex3_EN: Stress can trigger various health problems.
• Ex3_PH: Ang stress ay maaaring maging sanhi ng iba’t ibang problema sa kalusugan.
• Ex4_EN: The alarm system is triggered by motion sensors.
• Ex4_PH: Ang sistema ng alarma ay na-aktibo ng mga motion sensor.
• Ex5_EN: His remarks triggered a heated debate among the participants.
• Ex5_PH: Ang kanyang mga puna ay nagpasiklab ng mainit na debate sa mga kalahok.