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

  • Apaps

    A colloquial term used to refer to one’s father. It’s derived from reversing the syllables of the word “papa”.

    Example:

    Sinasamahan ko ang apaps ko sa palengke tuwing Sabado.
    I accompany my dad(apaps) to the market every Saturday.

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  • Agik

    Used in the same context as “All right!” or “Okay!”

    Example:

    Agik, Dun ako sa dulo!
    All right (Agik), the backseat is mine!

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  • Erpat / Erpats

    A term used to refer to one’s father. It’s derived from reversing the syllables of the word father.

    Example:

    Nag-celebrate kami ng birthday ng erpats ko kahapon.
    We celebrated my dad's(erpats) birthday yesterday.

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