Pagtuli (en. Circumcision)

pag-tu-li

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A medical operation that removes the skin covering the head of the male genitalia.
Circumcision is usually performed at a young age.
Ang pagtuli ay karaniwang isinasagawa sa murang edad.
A tradition or ritual in some cultures that has symbolic value.
In their culture, circumcision is part of the coming-of-age ritual.
Sa kanilang kultura, ang pagtuli ay bahagi ng ritwal ng pagdaraan sa kasarian.

Etymology

Root word: tuli

Common Phrases and Expressions

circumcision for children
Performing circumcision on younger boys.
pagtuli sa bata

Related Words

circumcised
The state of being circumcised; what circumcision achieves.
tuli

Slang Meanings

Circumcision for kids or teenagers
How are you? Did your circumcision happen?
Kumusta na? Tapos na ba ang pagtuli mo?
Talk about circumcision (often with laughter or jokes)
In circumcision talks, people's experiences are really funny!
Sa usapang pagtuli, sobrang nakakatawa ang mga karanasan ng mga tao!
I'm circumcised, like a rite of passage
You should get circumcised, it's a sign that you've entered a new chapter!
Dapat lang na magtuli ka, sign na ikaw ay pumasok na sa bagong kabanata!