Toka

Generally means “assignment” or “task.” It can also imply “responsibility” or “duty” assigned to someone. Here’s how it can be used in sentences in both Tagalog and English:

Example:

Ang toka ko sa bahay ay maghugas ng pinggan.
My assignment(toka) at home is to wash the dishes.

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More Pinoy Slang Words

  • Etneb

    Derived from reversing the syllables of the word “bente,” which means “twenty” in Tagalog. It is often used to refer to a twenty-peso bill or simply the amount of twenty pesos.

    Example:

    Pahiram naman ng etneb, kulang ako sa pamasahe.
    Can I borrow twenty pesos (etneb)? I'm short on fare.

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  • Amats

    A term used to describe being intoxicated or drunk.

    Example:

    Umiinom sila kagabi kaya amats sila ngayon.
    They were drinking last night, so they're drunk(amats) now.

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  • Amams

    A term used affectionately to refer to one’s mother. It’s derived from reversing the syllables of the word “mama”.

    Example:

    Pinagluto ko si amams ng paborito niyang adobo.
    "I cooked amams her favorite adobo.

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