Gutayin (en. To tear)

gu-ta-yin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To separate or break apart something into smaller pieces.
Tear the paper before throwing it away.
Gutayin mo ang papel bago itapon.
The act of cutting or breaking something.
Due to the strong wind, his umbrella was torn.
Dahil sa matinding hangin, gutay ang kanyang payong.
To initiate or cause damage to something.
Don't tear his letters.
Huwag gutayin ang kanyang mga sulat.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'gutay' meaning torn or broken.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tear the clothes
Avoid damaging the clothes.
gutayin ang damit
he/she needs to tear this
He/She needs to destroy or break this.
kailangan niyang gutayin ito

Related Words

torn
A word meaning torn or broken.
gutay
piece
A small part of something.
piraso

Slang Meanings

eat it with intense eagerness
When the pizza arrives, devour that!
Pagdating ng pizza, gutayin mo na yan!
stuff yourself
Eat shredded food so you can get used to devouring.
Kumain ka ng gutay-gutay na pagkain, para masanay ka sa gutayan.
finish everything
Go on, finish all the leftover chips here.
Sige na, gutayin mo ang lahat ng natirang chips dito.