Pulunin (en. To pull out or to extract)

pu-lu-nin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To remove or take back something from its location.
Pull out the leaves that have fallen on the ground.
Pulunin mo ang mga dahon na natumba sa lupa.
To obtain or extract information or data.
Extract information from the database.
Pulunin ang mga impormasyon mula sa database.

Etymology

from the word 'pulu' meaning 'sand' or 'flat' used in a descriptive context.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pull out a tooth
remove a tooth that is damaged or problematic.
pulunin ang ngipin

Related Words

collect
to gather or pick up items from the ground or a place.
pulot
pull out
the process of removing or taking something from a specific location.
pull out

Slang Meanings

A slang term referring to being lazy or inactive.
You're so pulunin again, you haven't done anything all day!
Pulunin ka na naman, wala ka na namang ginawa buong araw!
Doing pointless or unproductive activities.
What are you doing? You're pulunin again on social media!
Anong pinaggagawa mo? Pulunin ka na naman sa social media!