Pumaknit (en. To knit)

/pu-ma-ˈknit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of stitching or joining threads.
She is knitting a warm shawl for her grandmother.
Pumaknit siya ng mainit na shawl para sa kanyang lola.
Creating fabric from threads through looping or intertwining.
Knitting is an art that requires patience and perseverance.
Ang pumaknit ay isang sining na kinakailangan ng tiyaga at pasensya.
Constructing a piece of clothing or item from threads.
She started to knit socks for the children.
Nagsimula siyang pumaknit ng mga medyas para sa mga bata.

Etymology

from the word 'knit' meaning to join together through stitching.

Common Phrases and Expressions

knitting of threads
the process of creating fabric from threads
pumaknit ng sinulid
knitting tools
tools used for knitting
mga panggamit sa pamumusyaw

Related Words

thread
a material used in knitting to create fabric or clothing.
sinulid
needle
a tool used in knitting to push the thread.
karayom

Slang Meanings

to intrude
Why are you intruding into our conversation again?
Bakit ka na naman pumaknit dito sa usapan namin?
to meddle in something that doesn't concern you
It's like you don't even belong here, but you still meddle!
Parang di mo naman kasali, pumaknit ka pa!
to jump into a fight
Oh no, he jumped into the fight of my friends!
Hala, pumaknit siya sa away ng mga kaibigan ko!