Kumakatok

Kumakatok is a Filipino word that translates to "knocking" in English. It is the present tense form of the verb "katok," which means "to knock." The word can refer to the physical act of striking a surface, such as a door, with the intention of being heard. It can also be used in a more figurative sense, implying the arrival or imminence of something, such as opportunity or misfortune. The word is commonly used in everyday conversation and in literature to describe the sound and action of someone knocking. In some cultural contexts, "kumakatok" might also refer to traditional Filipino superstitious beliefs related to unseen entities knocking, particularly associated with the evening hours.