Magtirintas (en. To braid)

/mag.ti.ʁin.tas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The process of combining pieces of hair or other elements to create a pattern or design.
She knows how to braid her sister's hair.
Siya ay marunong magtirintas ng buhok ng kanyang kapatid.
Forming pieces in a sequential manner.
It is hard to braid ropes.
Magalit kung paano magtirintas ng mga lubid.
An activity usually done for aesthetics or to maintain order.
She braided a beautiful necklace from flowers.
Nagtirintas siya ng isang magandang kwintas mula sa mga bulaklak.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to braid hair
the process of arranging hair through braiding or styling.
magtirintas ng buhok
to braid rope
the combining of pieces of rope to create a stronger entity.
magtirintas ng lubid

Related Words

braid
A plaited end of hair or material.
tirintas
braids
Multiple braided variations or forms.
mga tirintas

Slang Meanings

To start something without a plan.
We already started to magtirintas on the project even without a final design.
Nagsimula na kaming magtirintas sa proyekto kahit wala pang final na design.
To mess up or make a mistake.
You magtirintas with the police, and now you're caught!
Magtirintas ka sa pulis, at nahuli ka na!