Kayurin (en. To pierce)

/ka.ju.ɾin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning to pierce or to make contact with something.

You need to pierce the wood with a chisel.

Kayurin mo ang kahoy gamit ang panggeso.

A method of performing something with precision or depth.

Pierce the gold coin to obtain the accurate value.

Kayurin ang gintong barya upang makuha ang tumpak na halaga.

from the word 'kayu' meaning 'tree' or 'branch' and 'ruin' derived from the verb 'kayo'

pierce the wood

to carve wood using a sharp tool

kayurin ang kahoy

pierce

The action of penetrating or entering one thing into another.

tusok

stab

The action of striking with a sharp object.

saksak

To hit or defeat in a fight.

Just hit him so you can win the fight.

Kayurin mo na lang siya para manalo ka sa laban.

To scold or criticize in a less respectful or worse way.

Just scold him, he doesn't know anything.

Kayurin mo na lang siya, hindi naman siya marunong.