Kaburutan (en. Tug)

/kab.u.ˈru.tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The tug is an object that can be pulled or extracted.

The tug of the vein is important in the operation.

Ang kaburutan ng ugat ay mahalaga sa operasyon.

In a broader context, it refers to the pressure or force that pulls on something.

The tug of the wind was felt around the sea.

Ang kaburutan ng hangin ay naramdaman sa paligid ng dagat.

The word 'kaburutan' originates from the root word 'burut' meaning 'to pull' or 'to drag'.

tug of vein

Refers to the removal or extraction of a vein.

kaburutan ng ugat

pull

The term 'pull' is a verb that refers to the action of dragging.

burut

lift

A verb meaning 'to lift' or 'to carry'.

buhat

Leftover or something that is left behind; leftover

It's fine, that's just the leftover food, just dip it with the sauce.

Ayos lang, kaburutan lang yan ng pagkain, sabayin lang ako sa sawsawan.

Fighting or battling that revolves around those who are left behind

I used to be active in rallies, but now I feel like I'm just leftover in the fight.

Dati akong aktibo sa rally, pero ngayon parang kaburutan na lang ako sa laban.

Trivial or surplus items that are no longer paid much attention to

My cellphone is no longer in use; it's just leftover in the drawer.

Yung cellphone ko di na ginagamit, kaburutan na lang sa drawer.