Guntingin (en. To cut)

/ɡun.ti.ɡin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action or process of cutting something with scissors.

We need to cut the papers for the project.

Kailangan natin guntingin ang mga papel para sa proyekto.

Shortening or dividing something into smaller parts.

Cut the fabric to the right size for the dress.

Guntingin ang tela sa tamang sukat para sa damit.

Method of removing part of something.

Cut off the excess leaves from the plant.

Guntingin mo ang mga sobrang dahon sa halaman.

From 'gunting' meaning 'to cut' or 'pair of scissors'.

to cut hair

The process of cutting hair with scissors.

guntingin ang buhok

to cut the papers

The act of cutting papers for a purpose.

guntingin ang mga papeles

scissors

A tool used for cutting.

gunting

measurement

The process of taking measurements before cutting.

pagsusukat

to cut

You should cut your hair, it's getting too long!

Guntingin mo na yung buhok mo, ang haba na masyado!

to trim

The leaves need to be trimmed, they're way too long.

Kailangan na talagang guntingin yung mga dahon, sobrang haba na.

to remove

Go ahead and cut off the label of the clothes, it doesn't match.

Guntingin mo na nga 'yung label ng damit, parang di bagay.