Pagtutuli (en. Circumcision)

pag-tu-tuli

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of removing the skin covering the male genitalia.
Circumcision is usually performed on young boys during their childhood.
Ang pagtutuli ay karaniwang isinasagawa sa mga batang lalaki sa kanilang pagkabata.
A ritual or tradition in some cultures.
In various cultures, circumcision is part of their traditions in conducting ceremonies.
Sa iba’t ibang kultura, ang pagtutuli ay bahagi ng kanilang mga tradisyon sa pagsasagawa ng seremonya.
The act performed to carry out the circumcision.
The proper execution of circumcision is important to avoid complications.
Mahalaga ang tamang pagsasagawa ng pagtutuli upang maiwasan ang mga komplikasyon.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'tuli' which means the removal of skin from the male genitalia.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Circumcision in children
An event when circumcision is performed on young boys.
Pagtutuli sa mga bata
Circumcision as a ritual
Circumcision that has significance in a belief system or culture.
Pagtutuli bilang isang ritwal

Related Words

circumcised
The state of being circumcised or the result of the circumcision process.
tuli
ceremony
Ritual or event that may be involved in circumcision.
seremonya

Slang Meanings

circumcision
That's enough, you should get circumcised because you need it.
Tama na, magpagtutuli ka na kasi kailangan mo na yan.
rite of passage
Circumcision is like a rite of passage for boys here.
Ang pagtutuli ay parang rite of passage para sa mga boys dito.
initiation
Many of us went through circumcision as an initiation into adulthood.
Marami sa atin ang nagdaan sa pagtutuli bilang initiation sa adulthood.