Magtabas (en. To cut)

maɡˈtabas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of cutting or trimming something.

Cut the branches of the tree to allow sunlight to reach the ground.

Magtabas ka ng mga sanga ng puno para madaling makarating ang araw sa lupa.

Removing excess or unnecessary parts.

Cut words from your speech to make it shorter and more direct.

Magtabas ng mga salita sa iyong talumpati upang ito'y maging mas maikli at tuwid.

Caring for plants by cutting leaves or branches.

Trimming is important for the health of the flowers in your garden.

Mahalaga ang magtabas para sa kalusugan ng mga bulaklak sa iyong hardin.

to cut hair

Making changes to a hairstyle by cutting.

magtabas ng buhok

to cut off a person

Ending a relationship or connection with a person.

magtabas ng isang tao

cut

The process or result of cutting.

tabas

haircut

A style or shape created from cutting, especially hair.

gupit

to act cool or be prepared for a situation

You should magtabas to look cool at the party later.

Dapat magtabas ka para magmukhang cool sa party mamaya.

to tidy up or clean oneself or the surroundings

You really need to magtabas before crush arrives.

Kailangan mo talagang magtabas bago dumating si crush.

to take a new step or make a change

It's time to magtabas and pursue your dreams.

Oras na para magtabas at magpursige sa mga pangarap mo.