Pilasin (en. Tear)

pee-lah-sin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action or process of removing something from its source.

Tear the paper if you no longer need it.

Pilasin mo ang papel kung hindi mo na ito kailangan.

Destroying or damaging something by pulling.

You need to peel the fruit's skin before eating it.

Kailangan mong pilasin ang balat ng prutas bago ito kainin.

Pulling something that results in damage.

The child tore a piece of cloth while playing.

Ang bata ay pilas ng isang piraso ng damit sa kanyang paglalaro.

from the word 'pila', meaning 'pulled' or 'torn'.

tear the fabric

the process of pulling or cutting the fabric to create a part.

pilasin ang tela

tear the paper

perform the action of removing part of the paper.

pilasin ang papel

piece

A part or fragment of a larger thing.

piraso

to cut

An action of using scissors or a cutter on something.

gupitin

Pulling or removing something that is attached or stuck.

Why don't you rip off that sticker on your laptop?

Pilasin mo nga 'yang sticker na 'yan sa laptop mo.

Annoying situation or behavior.

That teacher is such a drag, always lecturing.

Ang pilas ng teacher na 'yan, puro sermon na lang.

To do something thoughtlessly or in a spur-of-the-moment action.

Just tear that paper, it’s not useful anyway.

Pilasin mo na lang 'yang papel, wala namang silbi.

Tearing or removing a piece from a larger object.

He ripped off a piece of wave for arts and crafts.

Nag-pilasin siya ng piraso ng alon para sa arts and crafts.