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    Pugutan (en. Decapitation)

    pu-gu-tan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The act of cutting off the head of a person or animal.
    Decapitation was one of the punishments in ancient times.
    Ang pugutan ay isa sa mga parusa noong sinaunang panahon.
    A method of killing often associated with wars or crimes.
    There are many stories of decapitation in historical battles.
    Maraming kwento ng pugutan sa mga labanan sa kasaysayan.
    A symbolic act that may be used in rituals or ceremonies.
    The decapitation in the ceremony has different meanings in each culture.
    Ang pugutan sa seremonya ay may iba’t ibang kahulugan sa bawat kultura.

    Etymology

    The word 'pugutan' comes from the root 'pugot' meaning to cut off the head.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    decapitation
    The process of cutting off the head of a person or animal.
    pugutan ng ulo

    Related Words

    decapitate
    The root word that refers to the act of cutting off the head.
    pugot
    punishment
    A type of penalty that can be imposed on a person.
    parusa

    Slang Meanings

    Execution
    The decision in this case is an execution.
    Pugutan na ang desisyon nila sa kaso na 'to.
    To cut off (especially a head)
    You might get your head cut off if you're not careful.
    Baka pugutan ka ng ulo kung hindi ka mag-ingat.
    To kill
    It’s said that he will be killed by the gangs.
    Sinasabi na pugutan na siya ng mga gang.
    To behead someone as punishment
    He needs to face execution because of what he did.
    Kailangan na niyang harapin ang pugutan dahil sa kanyang ginawa.