Pirutin (en. Slip)

pee-roo-tin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A piece or part of something that is divided or cut.
He took a slice from the cake.
Kumuha siya ng isang pirutin mula sa cake.
A portion of food that is prepared or served.
The slice of cheese is delicious with bread.
Ang pirutin ng keso ay napakasarap kasama ng tinapay.
Referring to a part that is intended to be a smaller portion of the whole.
They divided the fruit into slices for the gathering.
Hinati-hati nila ang prutas sa mga pirutin para sa salu-salo.

Etymology

derived from the Spanish 'piru', meaning 'piece' or 'slice'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

slice of cake
A part or piece of cake that has been cut.
pirutin ng cake

Related Words

cake
A type of food typically made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients that is baked.
cake
delivery
The process of delivering food or any item to a person or place.
paghahatid

Slang Meanings

Swoop or quick move.
He made a swoop in front of the classroom to show off.
Nag-pirutin siya sa harap ng classroom para makapagpasikat.
To steal or grab quickly.
My friend always steals food quickly at gatherings.
Yung kaibigan ko, palaging nag-pirutin ng pagkain sa handaan.
A playful tease or taunt.
When I saw him fall, I playfully teased him.
Nang makita kong nahulog siya, nag-pirutin ako sa kanya.