Pamumuti (en. Whitening)

/pamuˈmuti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of making something whiter.
The whitening of the skin can be achieved with various products.
Ang pamumuti ng balat ay maaaring makamit sa tulong ng iba't ibang produkto.
The presence of brightness or a refreshed appearance.
The whitening of teeth is a common goal for many.
Ang pamumuti ng ngipin ay isang karaniwang layunin para sa marami.
The quality of being white or the whitening of a thing or section.
He noticed the whitening of the leaves of the plant in the summer.
Napansin niya ang pamumuti ng mga dahon ng halaman sa tag-init.

Etymology

Root word: white

Common Phrases and Expressions

skin whitening
the process of lightening the skin
pamumuti ng balat
teeth whitening
the process of lightening the teeth
pamumuti ng ngipin

Related Words

white
A color that can be described as bright and colorless.
puti

Slang Meanings

to act like a life's burden to one's friend
There you go again, like just a hindrance in my life!
Nandiyan ka na naman, parang pamumuti na lang sa buhay ko!
to draw attention to oneself or to be overly showy
Wow, he suddenly became the center of attention at the party, everyone looked at him.
Aba, bigla siyang nag-pamumuti sa party, lahat napatingin sa kanya.