Kapusin (en. To remove)

ka-pu-sin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of removing or stopping something.

You need to turn off the light before sleeping.

Kailangan mong kapusin ang ilaw bago matulog.

The act of stopping the use of something.

He instructed himself to stop watching television.

Inutusan niya ang kanyang sarili na kapusin ang kanyang panunood sa telebisyon.

from the word 'kapa' which means 'to remove' or 'detach', and 'sin' indicating the aspect of action.

shut off the water

stop the flow of water

kapusin ang tubig

stop the smoke

cease the emission of smoke

kapusin ang usok

exchange

the process of obtaining or changing something.

palitan

To ask other people for help or information.

Check with your classmates first before deciding.

Kapusin mo muna yung mga kaklase mo bago ka mag-decide.

To take a final step or decision.

Wrap that up, it's time to start.

Kapusin mo na yan, oras na para magsimula.