Pamuluputan (en. Interruption)

/pə.mə.lu.pu.tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An event or moment where something is cut off or stopped.
The interruption of her speech caused confusion among the listeners.
Ang pamuluputan ng kanyang pagsasalita ay nagdulot ng kalituhan sa mga nakikinig.
Disruption in the flow of a process or perspective.
The interruption in their conversation did not aid in their investigation.
Ang pamuluputan sa kanilang usapan ay hindi nakakatulong sa kanilang imbestigasyon.
Creation of an obstacle in the normal course of events.
Due to the interruption of their work, their project took longer.
Dahil sa pamuluputan ng kanilang trabaho, natagalan ang kanilang proyekto.

Etymology

From the root word 'putol' which means cutting or dispersing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

interruption of conversation
Disruption or stoppage of a discussion.
pamuluputan ng usapan

Related Words

cut
A linguistic concept that refers to the division or cutting of something.
putol
stop
The reaction of a person or thing that halts or ceases.
hinto

Slang Meanings

a fight or showdown of troublemakers
Where are you going? To the showdown at the corner, we're going to play.
Saan ka pupunta? Doon sa pamuluputan sa kanto, maglalaro kami.
to hang out or get together
Join us at our gathering, it's going to be fun!
Sama ka sa pamuluputan namin, solb 'to!