Pulutpukyutan (en. Honey gathering)

/pu.lut.pu.kuy.tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An activity of collecting honey from bees.
Honey gathering is a traditional livelihood in the fields.
Ang pulutpukyutan ay isang tradisyonal na hanapbuhay sa mga bukirin.
A process of extracting honey by diving into bee nests.
Due to the risks, honey gathering requires proper equipment.
Dahil sa panganib, ang pulutpukyutan ay nangangailangan ng tamang kagamitan.
Careful management of bees to extract their honey without harm.
Honey gatherers should be responsible in caring for the bees.
Dapat maging responsable ang mga pulutpukyutan sa pag-aalaga ng mga bees.

Etymology

Derived from 'pulot' meaning 'to collect' and 'pukyutan' referring to 'honeybee.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

honey gathering
Performing the act of collecting honey from bees.
pulut-pukyutan

Related Words

bee
An insect that collects nectar from flowers and produces honey.
pukyutan
honey
The sweet substance made by bees from the nectar of flowers.
pulot

Slang Meanings

Super cute
My new kitten is super cute!
Ang pulutpukyutan ng bagong kitten ko!
Charming or Attractive person
My crush is charming to everyone he sees.
Yung crush ko, pulutpukyutan siya sa lahat ng nakikita niya.
Adorable little being
That baby is just so adorable.
Sobra talagang pulutpukyutan ng baby na 'yan.