Matupi (en. Broken)

/ma.tu.pi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of being corrupt.
The cover of his cellphone caused the inconvenience.
Ang matupi ng kanyang cellphone ay nagdulot ng abala.
adjective
With destruction or harm.
This toy is covered and not well.
Ang laruang ito ay matupi at hindi na maayos.
The condition is no longer fully or out of control.
Due to the storm, their house became very close.
Dahil sa bagyo, ang bahay nila ay naging matupi.

Etymology

Belongs to Tagalog words that mean brokenness or being damaged.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Some are broken now
Some things have become damaged.
Matupi na ang iba

Related Words

broken
Refers to the state of something that is no longer intact or functioning.
sira

Slang Meanings

crowded or cramped
There are so many people here, it's so matupi!
Ang dami ng tao dito, sobrang matupi na!
stretching out for opportunity
I can't believe it, the sofa is matupi again!
Di ako makapaniwala, matupi na naman ang sofa!