Magkudlit (en. To hyphenate)
mag-kud-lit
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of adding a hyphen or dot to a word or phrase.
Let's hyphenate the words to make the writing clearer.
Magkudlit tayo ng mga salita upang maging mas maliwanag ang pagkakasulat.
The process of forming words or phrases by indicating with a hyphen.
Hyphenation is important in complex statements.
Mahalaga ang magkudlit sa masalimuot na mga pahayag.
Etymology
from the word 'kudlit' meaning 'line' or 'dot'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to hyphenate words
The act of placing hyphens in words.
magkudlit ng salita
Related Words
hyphen
The symbol used to separate words or parts of a word.
kudlit
Slang Meanings
To show immediate action or change.
Wow, he's really going to kick into gear with our project, it’s getting faster and faster!
Grabe, napaka-magdudlit niya sa project natin, pabilis nang pabilis!
To chatter or speak quickly.
As soon as he sat down, it was like his mouth was on overdrive!
Basta't umupo na siya sa harap, parang magkudlit na ang daldal niya!