Palamutihan (en. Embellish)

/pa.la.mu.ti.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To start or add decorations or embellishments.
The children want to embellish their room for the new year.
Nais ng mga bata na palamutihan ang kanilang silid para sa bagong taon.
Make more attractive by adding details.
Embellish your letter to make it look more beautiful.
Palamutihan mo ang iyong liham upang maging mas maganda ang tingin nito.
Enhance the form or appearance of something.
Embellish the table with flowers and candles.
Palamutihan ang mesa gamit ang mga bulaklak at kandila.

Etymology

from the word 'palamuti' meaning decoration or ornamental.

Common Phrases and Expressions

embellish the house
To put decorations in the house to make it more pleasant.
palamutihan ang bahay
decorate the wedding
To organize decorations for a wedding.
palamutihan ang kasal

Related Words

decoration
Items used for decoration or beautification.
palamuti
decorations
Items added to make a place or situation more beautiful.
mga dekorasyon

Slang Meanings

To beautify something to make it attractive.
Beautify the house for Kuya's birthday party.
Palamutihan mo yung bahay para sa birthday party ni Kuya.
To add decorations or style to something.
Decorate the cupcakes to make them look more fun.
Palamutihan mo naman yung cupcakes para mas masaya tignan.
To arrange or improve appearance.
You need to fix your hair before leaving.
Kailangan mong palamutihan yung buhok mo bago umalis.