Meaning of patók

The handle of a hatchet, hoe, adze or the like.

To box, punch, beat or strike with the fist, give another a blow with one's fist. Patoká siá. Box him. (see súmbag, búngbung, ómol).

To found, erect, establish, institute, originate. Patóka ang isá ka maáyo kag pahunánan nga kumbuyahán. Found a good company with plenty of capital. Ang hinámbal ni Fuláno pinatókan ni Hosé sing madámù nga katarúngan. On N.N.'s speech José built up many arguments. Si Hesukrísto amó ang manugpátok sang Pagkakristiáno. Jesus Christ is the founder of Christianity. (see túkud, patíndog, pásad).