Pop in Tagalog

“Pop” in Tagalog can be translated as “pumutok” (to burst or explode), “pop” (for pop music/culture), or “sumakit nang biglaan” (when referring to a sudden pain). The exact translation depends on the context in which “pop” is used. Discover the complete breakdown of this versatile word and how to use it naturally in Tagalog conversations below.

[Words] = Pop

[Definition]:

• Pop /pɑːp/
• Verb 1: To make a sudden sharp sound or to burst
• Verb 2: To move or go suddenly or quickly
• Noun 1: A sharp explosive sound
• Noun 2: Popular music or culture
• Noun 3: (Informal) Father or soda

[Synonyms] = Pumutok, Sumabog, Tumunog, Biglang lumusot, Pop music, Mabilis na galaw

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The balloon will pop if you squeeze it too hard.
• Ex1_PH: Ang lobo ay pupumutok kung pipisilin mo ng sobra.
• Ex2_EN: I love listening to pop music on the radio.
• Ex2_PH: Mahilig akong makinig ng pop music sa radyo.
• Ex3_EN: Can you pop over to the store and buy some milk?
• Ex3_PH: Maaari ka bang dumaan sa tindahan at bumili ng gatas?
• Ex4_EN: The corn kernels began to pop in the hot pan.
• Ex4_PH: Ang mga butil ng mais ay nagsimulang pumutok sa mainit na kawali.
• Ex5_EN: I heard a loud pop coming from the kitchen.
• Ex5_PH: Narinig ko ang malakas na putok mula sa kusina.