Magpatistis (en. To breastfeed)

maɡ.pa.tis.tis

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of breastfeeding an infant or child.
Mothers often breastfeed their babies in the first month after giving birth.
Ang mga ina ay nagmagpatistis ng kanilang mga sanggol sa unang buwan pagkatapos ng panganganak.
The process of giving milk from the breast.
Breastfeeding is important for the health of the infant.
Mahalaga ang magpatistis para sa kalusugan ng sanggol.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'tis' meaning expressing milk from the breast.

Common Phrases and Expressions

breastfeeding from the breast
The activity of breastfeeding the infant.
magpatistis mula sa suso

Related Words

milk
Liquid from the mother's breast that is the primary food for infants.
gatas
breast
Part of a woman's body that contains milk.
suso

Slang Meanings

To have tattoos
He got tattooed on his arm, the design is super pretty!
Nagpatistis siya sa braso, super ganda ng design!
To beautify oneself through body art
She wants to get tattooed to make her style unique.
Gusto niyang magpatistis para maging unique ang style niya.
To make a permanent mark on the body
He got a tattoo because he wants a legacy on his body.
Nagpatistis siya kasi gusto niya ng pamana sa katawan niya.