Pagpunit (en. Tearing)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of tearing or pulling something apart to break it or separate it.
Tearing the paper caused a noise.
Ang pagpunit sa papel ay nagdulot ng ingay.
The result of the act of tearing.
She has tears in her clothing.
Mayroon siyang mga pagpunit sa kanyang damit.
verb
The action of destroying something by pulling or tearing it.
He quickly tore the letter before reading it.
Mabilis niyang pagpunit sa liham bago ito basahin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tearing of a book
The action of flipping a page or connecting the pages of a book improperly.
pagpunit ng libro

Related Words

tear
A result or part of tearing that leaves separated pieces.
hiwa

Slang Meanings

removal or destruction
Tearing paper is easy!
Pagpunit ng papel, madali lang 'yan!
breakup of a relationship
There was a breakup between her and her ex.
Nagkaroon ng pagpunit sa kanila ng ex niya.
sudden departure or giving up
She just suddenly left her job.
Napagpunit na lang siya sa kanyang trabaho.