Pinutian (en. Whitened)

pi-nu-ti-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Indicates the quality of something that has turned white.
The whitened quality of her dress attracts attention.
Ang pinutian ng kanyang damit ay nakakaakit ng pansin.
Refers to the color becoming white.
The whitened sky is a symbol of peace.
Ang pinutian ng langit ay simbolo ng kapayapaan.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'puti' meaning 'white' and '-an' as a connector.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the whiteness of cotton
the clean and pure white of cotton
ang pinutian ng bulak

Related Words

white
The primary color in contrast to black.
puti

Slang Meanings

fair-skinned person
Wait, who’s that fair-skinned one? So handsome!
Teka, sino yung pinutian na yun? Ang guapo!
too fair, almost unreal
No matter what I do, I can't be as fair-skinned as her.
Kahit anong gawin ko, hindi ako magiging kasing pinutian niya.
having a fair complexion that stands out
You look so fair-skinned again, that's why people are noticing you.
Parang pinutian ka na naman, kaya napapansin ka ng mga tao.
rare or special appearance
Her fairness is like that of an angel! She looks like she has a halo.
Ang pinutian niya, parang angel! Tipong with a halo.