Ngalutin (en. To nitpick)

/ŋa.lu.tin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Careful or thorough examination of something.
Don't nitpick every detail in your test.
Huwag mo masyadong ngalutin ang bawat detalye sa iyong pagsusulit.
Finding mistakes or defects in something.
I hope you don't nitpick my work because it has mistakes.
Sana ay hindi mo ngalutin ang aking ginawa dahil may mga pagkakamali ito.
Giving excessive attention to minor things.
Sometimes, nitpicking causes conflict in our relationship.
Minsan, ang ngalutin ay nagiging sanhi ng hidwaan sa ating samahan.

Etymology

The word 'ngalutin' originates from the root word 'ngalu' which means to straighten or fit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't nitpick!
Avoid excessive criticism.
Huwag ngalutin!
But don't nitpick
Be careful with details, but don't be overly critical.
Ngunit huwag kang ngalutin

Related Words

analysis
A process of thorough study of something.
pagsusuri
critique
A pointed criticism or opinion about something.
puna

Slang Meanings

Being overdramatic or overly emotional in a situation.
Mark was so ngalutin about their breakup, he was almost crying like he was in a movie.
Sobrang ngalutin ni Mark sa breakup nila, halos umiyak na parang nasa pelikula.
Being fussy or difficult to deal with.
My bestfriend is so ngalutin, he always has something to say about everything.
Ang ngalutin naman ng bestfriend ko, lagi na lang may sinasabi sa lahat.
Talking about trivial things while chatting.
It's annoying because he always makes pointless comments in the group chat.
Nakakainis kasi laging ngalutin ang mga sinasabi niya sa group chat.