Gitling (en. Snippet)

git-ling

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A small part or piece of something.
I took a snippet of paper for my project.
Kumuha ako ng gitling ng papel para sa aking proyekto.
A short part of a text or location.
You can find important information in the snippet of the book.
Makikita sa gitling ng libro ang mahahalagang impormasyon.
A piece that is difficult to remove because it is stuck to another part.
The snippet of fabric fell to the floor from the stitch.
Ang gitling ng tela ay nahulog sa sahig mula sa pinagtagpi.

Etymology

Nanggaling ito sa salitang 'gitgitan' na tumutukoy sa pagdulas o pagpasok sa isang espasyo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

snippets of stories
short parts of stories that provide information
mga gitling ng kwento

Related Words

quote
A part of a statement from an authority or writing.
sipi

Slang Meanings

To dig too deep into a discussion or issue.
The dig he made in the discussion sparked a debate.
Ang gitling na ginawa niya sa talakayan ay nagpasiklab ng debate.
To get hurt or affected by a painful joke.
I saw her wince at what I said, it broke her heart.
Nakita ko siyang nag-gitling sa sinabi ko nabasag ang puso niya.