Magputol (en. To cut)

mahg-poo-tol

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes the cutting of something.
Cut some wood for the fire.
Magputol ka ng kahoy para sa apoy.
The act of dividing a whole object into smaller parts.
Let's cut the fruits for the gathering.
Magputol tayo ng mga prutas para sa salu-salo.
The removal or cutting off of a part of an object.
You need to cut the weeds in the yard.
Kailangan mong magputol ng mga damo sa bakuran.

Etymology

from the word 'cut' meaning to cut or divide.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to cut hair
Hair cutting.
magputol ng buhok
to cut wood
Cutting wood for various uses.
magputol ng kahoy

Related Words

cut
The state of being divided or broken.
putol
cutter
A person who cuts something.
tagputol

Slang Meanings

To cut, to reduce
Just cut off some leaves outside.
Magputol ka na lang ng mga dahon sa labas.
To stop, to cease
Just stop talking, it’s so noisy!
Magputol ka na sa kakasalita mo, sobrang ingay na!
Removing, taking away
Anna has started to cut out heavy food.
Nagsimula nang magputol ng mabigat na pagkain si Anna.