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    Pumilat (en. To scratch)

    /puˈmilat/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To draw or cause a line or scratch on the surface of something.
    He scratched his palm hard while using the knife.
    Pumilat siya ng mahigpit sa kanyang palad habang ginagamit ang kutsilyo.
    An action of removing skin or part from something using a sharp object.
    He scratched his arm because of the sharp branch.
    Pumilat siya sa kanyang braso dahil sa matulis na sanga.
    Movement of rubbing or striking against the surface of something incorrectly.
    He carefully scratched his skin to avoid pain.
    Maingat siyang pumilat sa kanyang balat upang hindi masaktan.

    Etymology

    From the word 'pilat' meaning 'scratch'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to shrug off
    To agree or disregard something.
    pumilat ng balikat
    to make way
    To give way or continue on a path.
    pumilat sa daan

    Related Words

    scratch
    Wound or mark left on the skin from scratching.
    pilat

    Slang Meanings

    to look quickly or carefully
    I just quickly looked into his eyes, he’s actually cute!
    Ngayon lang ako pumilat sa kanyang mga mata, ang cute pala niya!
    to run away
    When he saw the stray dogs, Mark quickly bolted.
    Nang makita ang mga asong-gala, agad na pumilat si Mark.
    to do something quickly or jump into action
    He jumped into action and everything happened in a second!
    Pumilat siya at nangyari na ang lahat sa loob ng isang segundo!