Gupitin (en. To cut)

/ɡuˈpɪtɪn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of cutting something.
Cut the paper in half.
Gupitin mo ang papel sa kalahati.
The action of removing part of something.
Cut the branches of the tree.
Gupitin ang mga sanga ng puno.
Tool used for cutting.
You need scissors to cut the fabric.
Kailangan mo ng gunting upang gupitin ang tela.

Etymology

originating from the root word 'gupit'

Common Phrases and Expressions

haircut
the process of cutting hair
gupit ng buhok
cut the pictures
the process of cutting the pictures
gupitin ang mga larawan

Related Words

cut
the result or method of cutting, usually referring to hair or paper.
gupit
scissors
a tool used for cutting things.
gunting

Slang Meanings

Cutting or trimming hair
Come on, cut my bangs already, they're so long!
Sige na, gupitin mo na yung bangs ko, ang haba na eh!
To reduce or change something
Cut down the list of people we're inviting to the party.
Gupitin mo na yung listahan ng mga tao na aanyayahan natin sa party.
A way of saying to stop with something
Cut the drama, nothing's going to happen.
Gupitin mo na yung drama mo, wala namang mangyayari.