Puti (en. White)

/puˈti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A color synonymous with brightness and purity.
The white clouds bring a beautiful view.
Ang mga puting ulap ay nagdadala ng magandang tanawin.
Refers to the color that is one of the primary colors in the light spectrum.
The paper is white for easy writing on its surface.
Ang papel ay puti upang madaling isulat sa ibabaw nito.
adjective
Describes the state of being colorless or without color.
Her clothes are white and fine.
Ang kanyang mga damit ay puti at pino.

Etymology

Derived from the Proto-Austronesian root, which associates with the color white.

Common Phrases and Expressions

white clothing
Clothes that are white in color.
puting damit
whites of the eyes
Part of the eye that is white and provides contrast to the color of the iris.
puti ng mata

Related Words

white characteristics
Characteristics associated with the color white, such as cleanliness and order.
katangiyang puti
whitening
The process or condition of being white.
pagkaka-puti

Slang Meanings

very white (extremely white)
The clothes she's wearing are very white.
Ang suot niyang damit ay puti na puti.
blind or not seen (ignored)
He said, I'm just blind to everything, I'm not being seen!
Sabi niya, puti ng mata na lang ako sa lahat, di na ako nakikita!
blank paper (empty or without content)
Everything he says is like a blank paper, there's really no content.
Parang puting papel ang lahat ng sinasabi niya, wala talagang laman.