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    Magpaputi (en. To whiten)

    /maɡ.paˈpu.ti/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action describing the process of whitening something.
    She is whitening her skin for a celebration.
    Siya ay nagmagpaputi ng kanyang balat para sa isang pagdiriwang.
    A verb describing the act of making something whiter.
    He will whiten his teeth using this toothpaste.
    Magpaputi siya ng kanyang mga ngipin gamit ang toothpaste na ito.
    To take steps to remove dirt or stains from something.
    She is looking for a way to whiten her clothes.
    Naghahanap siya ng paraan upang magpaputi ng kanyang mga damit.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'puti', meaning 'white'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    whiten the skin
    A process to make the skin whiter.
    magpaputi ng balat
    whiten the teeth
    A method of enhancing the smile by whitening the teeth.
    magpaputi ng ngipin

    Related Words

    white
    The color symbolizing purity and freshness.
    puti
    whitening
    The process of making things white.
    pagpaputi

    Slang Meanings

    To become fairer (often regarding skin tone)
    Maya said that if she gets whiter, she will look more beautiful.
    Sabi ni Maya, pag nag-magpaputi siya, mas magiging maganda ang dating niya.
    To use whitening products
    She started using whitening products because she wants to become fairer.
    Nagsimula na siya magpawhitening kasi gusto niyang mag-magpaputi.
    Milk-colored (often used humorously or casually to describe someone very fair)
    Anna's complexion is beautiful, it's like milk-colored, they really will become fair!
    Ang ganda ng kutis ni Anna, parang kulay gatas, talagang magpaputi sila!