Pagtuklap (en. Peeling)
/paɡ.tu.kɭap/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of removing a layer or part from something.
The peeling of paint from the wall requires careful handling.
Ang pagtuklap ng pintura sa dingding ay nangangailangan ng maingat na paghawak.
Removing the covering or layer from something.
Peeling the skin of the fruit is a simple task.
Ang pagtuklap ng balat ng prutas ay isang simpleng gawain.
Washing off other items that are covered.
In peeling off the old tags from the books, we achieved good results.
Sa pagtuklap ng mga lumang taga sa mga libro, nagkaroon kami ng magandang resulta.
Etymology
From the word 'tuklap' which means 'to peel off' or 'to remove'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
peeling off skin
The process of removing the skin from fruit or vegetables.
pagtuklap ng balat
Related Words
tuklap
A verb meaning to remove a layer or coating from something.
tuklap
pagtanggal
Removing any object or part from something.
pagtanggal
Slang Meanings
Eye wash
Oh no, I'm doing the pagtuklap again! I need a break from staring at the screen.
Naku, pagtuklap na naman ako! Kailangan ko ng pahinga sa pagbababad sa screen.
Peeling
There are so many chips, let's just do some pagtuklap!
Sobrang dami ng chips, pagtuklap na lang tayo!
Removing layers
Why does it seem like your happiness is pagtuklap?
Bakit parang nagtutuklap ang lebel ng iyong kaligayahan?