Itabas (en. To chop)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of cutting or slicing something, often using a sharp object.
Chop the wood before using it to make the table.
Itabas mo ang kahoy bago ito gamitin sa paggawa ng mesa.
Removing or taking away part of something by cutting.
He was instructed to chop off the excess branches of the tree.
Inutusan siya na itabas ang sobrang sanga ng puno.
Removing from a row or list by cutting.
Chop off the names that are no longer needed from the list.
Itabas ang mga pangalan na hindi na kailangan sa listahan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cut the weeds
Cutting the weeds to clean the area.
itabas ang mga damo
cut the branches
Cutting the branches from a tree.
itabas ang sanga

Related Words

cutting
The process of cutting or removing parts of something.
paghuhunot
blade
The part of a knife or sharp object used for cutting.
talim

Slang Meanings

To cut or slice something, commonly used in the context of food.
Can you slice that fried food? It's too big!
Itabas mo nga 'yang prito, sobrang laki!
To start or commence an action or task.
Get started on that project of yours, it's time to begin!
Itabas mo na 'yang project mo, oras na para simulan!
A style of behavior meaning 'go ahead' or 'give it a go'.
How are you? Go for it!
Kumusta naman, itabas na yan!