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    Dukit (en. Carve)

    du-kít

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of carving or removing part of something to create a shape.
    The artist arrived to carve the stone.
    Dumating ang alagad ng sining upang dukitin ang bato.
    The act of adding details to something through carving.
    It takes time to properly carve the wood.
    Kailangan ng oras upang maayos na dukitin ang kahoy.

    Etymology

    From the Bikol word 'dukót', meaning 'to carve' or 'to cut out'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wood carving
    a form of art that uses wood to create carvings or shapes.
    dukit ng kahoy

    Related Words

    carving
    Creating designs or shapes through carving.
    ukit
    art
    A form of creative expression including carving.
    sining

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who snoops or gets involved in other people's affairs.
    Wow, you are sticking your nose in their business again, even though it’s not your concern!
    Grabe, dumikit ka na naman sa mga usapan nila, eh, wala ka namang pakialam!
    Very hard or struggling in a situation.
    My life is really tough, I'm really struggling with this situation.
    Ang dumi ng takbo ng buhay ko, dukit na dukit ako sa sitwasyong ito.
    Seems to be out of touch or unable to think clearly.
    Oh no, what you said is so off, you're really not making any sense right now!
    Naku, ang layo ng sinabi mo, ang dukit dukit mo naman ngayon!