Punitin (en. To tear)

/puˈnit.in/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To remove or cut by pulling or tearing.
Tear this paper in half.
Punitin mo ang papel na ito sa gitna.
The action of cutting something that causes damage.
Don't tear the plants in the garden.
Huwag punitin ang mga halaman sa hardin.
To open something by hitting or scratching.
The child tore the bag.
Ang bata ay punitin ang bolsa.

Etymology

Pinagmulan ng salita

Common Phrases and Expressions

tear the heart
to cause deep pain or sorrow to a person
punitin ang puso

Related Words

torn
An adjective describing something that is divided or broken.
punit

Slang Meanings

To return or take back something that was borrowed.
Just take back the book that Mark gave you, to make up for it.
Punitin mo na lang yung libro na binigay ni Mark, para makabawi ka.
To just cancel a plan or action.
Let's just cancel going out later, it might rain.
Punit na lang natin yung pagsama sa gala mamaya, baka umulan pa.
To go back to where you came from or to return things to their original place.
If you don't want to stay here, just pack your bags and go home.
Kung ayaw mo na dito, punitin mo na ang bags mo at umuwi na lang.