Paputiin (en. To whiten)

pah-poo-tee-in

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to make something whiter.
I will whiten my hair at the salon.
Paputiin ko ang aking buhok sa salon.
Used for whitening skin or other things.
She wants to whiten her skin using beauty products.
Nais niyang paputiin ang kanyang balat sa pamamagitan ng mga produktong pampaganda.
Part of the process of whitening materials.
Whiten the white cloth using bleach.
Paputiin ang puting tela gamit ang bleach.

Common Phrases and Expressions

whiten the teeth
make the teeth whiter using products or processes
paputiin ang ngipin

Related Words

white
A color synonymous with purity and cleanliness.
puti
whitening
Products or methods used for whitening.
pampaputi

Slang Meanings

to whiten someone or something for another person or relationship
I hope I can find someone who will treat me well.
Sana makahanap ako ng isang tao na paputiin akong mabuti.
being a whiner or negative person
You’re such a whiner, you always complain about everything.
Ang paputiin mo, palagi na lang siyang nagrereklamo sa lahat.
to become whiter or express a strong desire to be whiter
She always buys whitening products; she wants to be white.
Lagi na lang siyang bumibili ng paputiin, gusto niyang pumuti.