Pugtuin (en. Pruning)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The activity of caring for and organizing plants in a garden.
I'm finishing the pruning for the flowers in my garden.
Tinatapos ko na ang pugtuin para sa mga bulaklak sa aking hardin.
The process of cutting branches or leaves of plants to improve their growth.
Pruning is important for the health of plants.
Ang pugtuin ay mahalaga upang maging malusog ang mga halaman.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'pugot' meaning cut or slice.

Common Phrases and Expressions

prune the branches
Cutting branches that hinder growth.
pugtuin ang mga sanga

Related Words

plant
Types of organisms that depend on soil typically having leaves, branches, and roots.
halaman
garden
A place where plants and flowers are together, usually cared for by a person.
hardin

Slang Meanings

regret of something not done
Because of pugtuin, I always think about what would happen if I tried.
Dahil sa pugtuin, lagi akong nag-iisip kung anong mangyayari kung sinubukan ko.
regret or longing for something
I need to forget this pugtuin in my life.
Kailangan kong kalimutan ang pugtuin na 'to sa buhay ko.
looking back at failed situations
I thought it was okay, but now I've ended up in pugtuin.
Akala ko ay okay lang, pero ngayo'y nagpunta na ako sa pugtuin.