Putik (en. Mud)

pu-tik

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A thick liquid or paste made by mixing soil and water.
The children played in the mud after the heavy rain.
Naglaro ang mga bata sa putik matapos ang malakas na ulan.
A substance often used in repair or crafting.
Mud is used in making pottery and other arts.
Ginagamit ang putik sa paggawa ng mga palayok at iba pang sining.
A sporting field that often involves running in mud.
A mud competition took place in the town last week.
Isang paligsahan sa putik ang ginanap sa bayan noong nakaraang linggo.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'puti' meaning 'white' due to the color of the mud.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mud on the road
The mud created on roads when it rains.
putik sa kalsada

Related Words

soil
Soil is a broader term that refers to the solid part of the earth, which includes mud.
lupa
ancient mud
Refers to the type of mud that has existed in a particular place for a long time.
sinaunang putik

Slang Meanings

Super dirty or messy
Wow, your room is so messy! Don't you clean up?
Grabe, ang putik ng kwarto mo! Hindi ka ba naglilinis?
Nonsense or foolishness
The nonsense you're talking about is pointless, just change the topic.
Walang saysay ang putik na pinag-uusapan niyo, palitan na lang kayo ng chika.
A situation that is difficult and annoying
Oh no, this is a mess, so many problems again!
Naku, putik na 'to, ang dami na namang problema!