Pagtapas (en. Cutting)

pag-ta-pas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of cutting or dividing something.
The cutting of the tree branches is important for their growth.
Ang pagtapas ng mga sanga ng puno ay mahalaga para sa kanilang paglago.
An operation usually done to plants or creations.
The cutting of grass is part of garden maintenance.
Ang pagtapas ng damo ay bahagi ng pag-aalaga sa hardin.

Etymology

From the root 'tapas' meaning 'cut' or 'slice'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

food cutting
Cutting of foods to be served.
pagtapas ng pagkain

Related Words

tap
A word that refers to a slice or part removed from something.
tapas

Slang Meanings

Cutting or disconnecting something.
He cut the branches from the tree.
Nagtapas siya ng mga sanga sa puno.
Separation or removal from a situation.
I need to cut off the toxic people in my life.
Kailangan ng pagtapaspag ang mga toxic na tao sa buhay ko.