Makurta (en. To be short)

/maˈkur.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Having a short length or measure.
Her hair is short, so it's easy to manage.
Ang kanyang buhok ay makurta kaya't madali itong ayusin.
The characteristic of something that is not long.
Her skirt is short, so she replaced it with a longer one.
Makurta ang kanyang palda, kaya't pinalitan niya ito ng mas mahaba.

Common Phrases and Expressions

short message
brief discussion or communication
makurta ang mensahe

Related Words

short
A term describing things that are not long in measure.
maikli
small
Describes a size or amount that is not large.
maliit

Slang Meanings

round object or shape that is sometimes used as decoration
The kurta in my room is super cute!
Ang mga makurta sa aking kwarto ay sobrang cute!
indicating someone is well-informed or not afraid of news
Since he's kurta, he always knows the latest gossip.
Dahil makurta siya, laging may tsismis na alam.
being very casual or comfortable in a situation
This party is so chill, so we really enjoyed it.
Masyadong makurta ang party na 'to, kaya't nag-enjoy kami.