Nail in Tagalog

“Nail” in Tagalog is “kuko” (fingernail/toenail) or “pako” (metal nail). This word has different meanings depending on the context—referring to either the hard covering on fingers and toes or the metal fastener used in construction. Discover more about its uses and examples below!

[Words] = Nail

[Definition]:

• Nail /neɪl/
• Noun 1: A thin, horny plate covering the upper surface of the tip of a finger or toe.
• Noun 2: A small metal spike with a broadened flat head, driven into wood or other material to join things together or serve as a fastening.
• Verb: To fasten with a nail or nails; to secure or catch something successfully.

[Synonyms] = Kuko (fingernail/toenail), Pako (metal nail), Tansang pako, Bakal na pako, Kiling

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: She painted her nails bright red for the party.
• Ex1_PH: Pininta niya ang kanyang mga kuko ng pulang maliwanag para sa party.
• Ex2_EN: He used a hammer to drive the nail into the wooden board.
• Ex2_PH: Gumamit siya ng martilyo upang ipako ang pako sa kahoy na tabla.
• Ex3_EN: The carpenter needs more nails to finish building the fence.
• Ex3_PH: Ang karpintero ay nangangailangan ng mas maraming pako upang tapusin ang pagtatayo ng bakod.
• Ex4_EN: She broke her nail while opening the tight jar.
• Ex4_PH: Nabali ang kanyang kuko habang binubuksan ang mahigpit na garapon.
• Ex5_EN: He managed to nail the presentation and impressed everyone in the meeting.
• Ex5_PH: Nagawa niyang gawing perpekto ang presentasyon at nabighani ang lahat sa pulong.