Pagpunuan (en. Fill up)
/paɡˈpuː.nan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To consume enough liquid or substance to reach a limit.
We need to fill the jars with water for the animals.
Kailangan natin pagpunuan ang mga garapon ng tubig para sa mga hayop.
To occupy or fill a space or area.
Everyone gathered to fill the bar at the wedding.
Nagsama-sama ang lahat ng tao para pagpunuan ang bar sa kasal.
To bring or store items to achieve the desired quantity or level.
Fill the container with rice before cooking.
Pagpunuan mo ang lalagyan ng bigas bago magluto.
Etymology
from the root word 'punuan' meaning 'full' or 'to fill'
Common Phrases and Expressions
fill the gap
Fill an empty or vacant space.
pagpunuan ang puwang
Related Words
fullness
The state of being full or the process of filling.
punuan
overflow
What happens when something exceeds its capacity.
umapaw
Slang Meanings
to fill up
Fill that glass with water.
Pagpunuan mo na 'yung baso ng tubig.
let's help out
Let's just help out with this project.
Pagpunuan na lang natin 'tong proyekto.
let's gather
Let's all gather at the house later!
Pagpunuan tayo sa bahay mamaya!