Magpapurol (en. To dull)

/maɡ.paˈpu.rol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of weakening or removing the sharpness of something.

Excessive use of the knife will dull it.

Ang labis na paggamit ng kutsilyo ay magpapurol dito.

The process of making something not sharp.

We need to have the scissors repaired because it dulls over time.

Kailangan naming magpapaayos ng gunting dahil magpapurol ito sa paglipas ng panahon.

The creation of a condition where a tool is ineffective in its use.

Moving objects with a dull pick will be difficult.

Ang paglilipat ng mga bagay gamit ang dull na piko ay magiging mahirap.

from the root word 'purol' meaning not sharp.

to dull the blade

the act of making something not sharp.

magpapurol ng talim

blunt

Means not sharp or weak in sharpness.

purol

blade

The part of something that should be sharp for cutting.

talim

Going to rest or relax

Come on, let's chill at the beach before studying.

Tara, magpapurol muna tayo sa beach bago mag-aral.

Going to cool off or escape from stress

I feel like I want to chill at the mall to forget about work.

Parang gusto kong magpapurol sa mall para hindi isipin ang trabaho.

Going to 'chill' or have fun

It's the weekend, so let's relax at home and watch movies.

Weekend na, kaya magpapurol tayo sa bahay at manood ng movies.