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    Gutaygutayin (en. To tear)

    /gu-taɪ-gu-taɪ-in/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To make a cut or tear in something.
    We need to tear the old cloth to use it as a rag.
    Kailangan nating gutaygutayin ang lumang damit upang gawing basahan.
    The process of tearing fibers or material.
    Excessive force can tear the paper.
    Ang sobrang lakas ay maaring gumayat-gutayin ang papel.
    Tearing of skin or flesh.
    He got a wound after tearing his hand on a sharp object.
    Nagtamo siya ng sugat matapos gutaygutayin ang kanyang kamay sa matulis na bagay.

    Etymology

    Root word: gutay (tear in skin or cloth)

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    torn clothes
    clothes that are torn or damaged
    gutay-gutay na damit

    Related Words

    tear
    A tear or rip in skin or materials.
    gutay

    Slang Meanings

    Broken down
    We need to fix the house that's all torn up.
    Kailangan na nating ayusin ang bahay na gutay-gutay na.
    Messy
    What a mess, it's like a wreck in here!
    Anong gulo, parang gutay-gutay dito!
    Torn
    Shredded paper scattered on the floor.
    Kumalat na ang gutay-gutay na papel sa sahig.
    Old
    Your clothes look all tattered too.
    Yung damit mo, parang gutay-gutay na rin.