Mapulot (en. To gather)

ma-pu-lot

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of taking or harvesting something from a place.
You can gather fruits in the garden.
Mapulot ka ng prutas sa hardin.
Collecting items that have fallen or been left behind.
You should gather the fallen leaves.
Mapulot mo ang mga nakakabuwal na dahon.
The actual act of picking up something that is around.
You pick up the toy left on the floor.
Mapulot mo ang laruan na naiwan sa sahig.

Etymology

root word 'pulot'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to gather lessons
to learn important things from experiences
mapulot ang mga aral
to gather much knowledge
to collect knowledge from various sources
mapulot ng maraming kaalaman

Related Words

to gather
the item collected from a place, often used in the context of food or harvested items.
pulot
knowledge
information and skills acquired through experience and education.
kaalaman

Slang Meanings

to find or pick up something that isn't yours
I picked up a new pair of shoes on the street yesterday.
Mapulot nga ako ng bagong sapatos sa kalsada kahapon.
to be a source of trouble or nuisance for others
You're the one who picks up all the problems in your friend group.
Ikaw ang mapulot ng mga problema sa barkada mo.