Pumasuwit (en. To initiate)

pu-ma-su-wit

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To start a process or action.
We need to initiate a new project next month.
Kailangan nating pumasuwit ng bagong proyekto sa susunod na buwan.
The act of having a start.
The initiation of the class provided new knowledge to the students.
Ang pumasuwit ng klase ay nagbigay ng bagong kaalaman sa mga estudyante.

Etymology

from 'suwit' meaning the implementation of something or the act of opening.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to initiate a conversation
Starting a discussion or conversation.
pumasuwit ng usapan
to initiate an idea
Expressing a new perspective or thought.
pumasuwit ng ideya

Related Words

beginning
The starting point or first part of something.
simula

Slang Meanings

Became intense anger or annoyance
Wow, I got really furious at him when he said their team was better.
Grabe, pumasuwit ako sa kanya nung sinabi niyang mas mabuti pa ang team nila.
Got upset
He was annoyed and got upset with the group's wrong decisions.
Naiinis na siya at pumasuwit na sa mga maling desisyon ng grupo.
Emotions exploded
I've been holding it in for so long, but I finally snapped when I couldn't take it anymore.
Matagal ko nang tinatago, pero pumasuwit na ako nang hindi ko na kaya.