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!