Ipagtabas (en. To cut off)

/ipagˈtabas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The process of cutting or removing part of something.

Cut off the branches of the tree for it to grow properly.

Ipagtabas mo ang mga sanga ng puno upang ito'y lumago ng maayos.

The action of removing unnecessary parts.

We need to cut off the fallen leaves from the garden.

Kailangan nating ipagtabas ang mga nahulog na dahon mula sa hardin.

Cutting parts to achieve a better form or condition.

The gardener cut back the flowers to ensure they grow straighter.

Ipinagtabas ng gardener ang mga bulaklak upang maging mas tuwid ang kanilang paglaki.

Origin: Primarily derived from the root word 'tabas' meaning to cut or trim.

cut off the excess

Remove the excess or unnecessary.

ipagtabas ang labis

cut

The act of cutting or manipulating something.

tabas

removal

The process of taking something away from another thing.

pagtanggal

Avoid conflicting or problematic situations.

You should cut off the toxic people in your life.

Dapat ipagtabas mo na ang mga toxic na tao sa buhay mo.

Avoid responsibility or work.

Sometimes people come up with excuses to dodge their tasks.

Minsan ang tao ay nag-iipon ng dahilan para ipagtabas ang mga gawain.