Pagtatapas (en. Trimming)

pag-ta-ta-pas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of removing excess parts from something.
The trimming of tree branches is important for healthy growth.
Ang pagtatapas ng mga sanga ng puno ay mahalaga upang ito ay lumago nang maayos.
An act of cutting hair or plants neatly.
Her hair needs trimming for the upcoming event.
Kailangan ang pagtatapas ng kanyang buhok para sa nalalapit na okasyon.
A literary term for arranging ideas or texts.
The trimming of his ideas resulted in a clearer message.
Ang pagtatapas ng kanyang mga ideya ay nagbigay ng mas malinaw na mensahe.

Etymology

From the root word 'tapas'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

trimming of branches
The process of cutting tree branches to keep it neat.
pagtatapas ng mga sanga

Related Words

tapas
This word describes the activity of removing or making smaller parts of something.
tapas
pagputol
A similar process of removing or taking away parts of an object.
pagputol

Slang Meanings

closure or ending with friendship
We should close out the project, but don't forget our friendship.
Dapat tayong magpagtatapas na sa proyekto, pero huwag kalimutan ang ating mga pinagsamahan.
to wrap up all issues or discussions
Come on, let's start wrapping up the things that no longer matter.
Tara na, magsimula na tayong magpagtatapas ng mga hindi na mahalagang bagay.
ending a relationship
I admit it’s hard, but our relationship needs to come to a close.
Aaminin kong mahirap, pero kailangan na ng pagtatapas sa aming relasyon.