Pumunit (en. To pluck)

pu-mu-nit

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Removing something from its source.
He plucked a flower from the garden.
Pumunit siya ng bulaklak sa hardin.
The process of obtaining something by removal or challenge.
We plucked fruits from the tree.
Pumunit kami ng prutas mula sa puno.
An action involving grabbing something.
He plucked a dish from his plate.
Pumunit siya ng ulam sa kanyang plato.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to pluck a flower
To take a flower from the ground or flowerbed.
pumunit ng bulaklak

Related Words

plant
An organism that provides oxygen and is a source of fruits and vegetables.
halaman

Slang Meanings

To take advantage or get free stuff from others.
Just take food from the party to save money!
Pumunit ka na lang ng pagkain sa party para makasave!
To pull out or find an easier way.
Just take the shortcut with them if you don’t want any hassle.
Pumunit ka na lang sa kanila kung ayaw mo ng hassle.
To wonder or ask about an unexpected situation.
When he pulled out in that scene, everyone was shocked!
Nang pumunit siya sa eksenang iyon, lahat ay nagulat!