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    Magukit (en. To carve)

    ma-gu-kit

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action of carving or etching on a surface.
    He carved a beautiful design on the wood.
    Nagukit siya ng magandang disenyo sa kahoy.
    The process of removing material from a substance to create a shape or design.
    He loves to carve statues from stone.
    Mahilig siyang magukit ng mga estatwa mula sa bato.
    Creating an image or symbol using carving tools.
    He uses a sharp knife to carve the details.
    Gumagamit siya ng matulis na kutsilyo upang magukit ng mga detalye.

    Etymology

    Root word: 'gukit'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to carve a name
    the process of engraving a name on an object.
    magukit ng pangalan
    to carve a creation
    the creation of art through carving.
    magukit ng likha

    Related Words

    gukit
    The term 'gukit' refers to a step or action of carving.
    gukit
    ukit
    A common term describing the art of carving.
    ukit

    Slang Meanings

    hide from trouble
    He said, 'Just magukit to avoid the problems.'
    Sabi niya, 'Magukit ka na lang para di ka maabala sa mga problema.'
    avoid the conversation
    When there's a sensitive topic, I just magukit.
    Kapag may maselang topic, magukit na lang ako.
    just passed by, didn't stay long
    He was at the party but just magukit, didn't stay long.
    Nandun siya sa party pero nagukit lang siya, hindi nagtagal.