Gutgutin (en. To starve)

gut-goo-tin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The state of having severe lack of food.
People suffer from starvation in areas affected by conflict.
Naghihirap ang mga tao sa gutgutin sa mga lugar na apektado ng labanan.
The condition of lacking sufficient nutrition that leads to health issues.
Many children are afflicted by starvation due to poverty.
Maraming bata ang nasasalanta ng gutgutin dulot ng kahirapan.
A condition that causes physical weakness.
Starvation causes irritability and weakness in the body.
Ang gutgutin ay nagdudulot ng pagkamayamutin at panghihina sa katawan.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'gutog' meaning 'hungry'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Suffering from starvation
A person or group is experiencing severe lack of food.
Naghihirap sa gutgutin
To die of starvation
The death of a person due to lack of food.
Mamatay sa gutgutin

Related Words

hungry
A condition where a person experiences lack of food.
gutog
stomach
The part of the body that often feels hunger.
sikmura

Slang Meanings

To be astonished or surprised
Just look at that! It's like you don't know anything!
Gutgutin mo naman yan! Parang wala ka namang alam!
To be true to oneself
Just be real with yourself, because this is no longer fun.
Gutgutin mo na ang sarili mo, kasi hindi na ito masaya.
To show off or be cool
In the next match, show off and show your skills.
Sa susunod na labanan, gutgutin mo na ang iyong sarili at ipakita ang galing mo.