Putol (en. Cut)

/puˈtol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part or piece removed from a larger object.
He saved a cut of wood for the project.
Nagtira siya ng putol ng kahoy para sa proyekto.
The action of cutting or dividing something.
The cut of bread was made using a sharp knife.
Ang putol ng tinapay ay ginawa gamit ang matalim na kutsilyo.
verb
The action of cutting or dividing.
He cut the branches of the tree.
Pinutol niya ang mga sanga ng puno.

Etymology

This comes from the root word 'putol' meaning cut or broken.

Common Phrases and Expressions

road cut
This refers to a section of the road that is inaccessible due to obstacles.
putol ang kalye

Related Words

cut off
A verb meaning to sever or trim.
putulin

Slang Meanings

tear or hole (refers to something torn or damaged)
The tear in your shirt looks like it was intentionally ripped.
Ang putol ng shirt mo, parang sinadyang punitin.
stop or break (as in taking a break)
Okay, I'm taking a break from work.
Sige, putol muna ako sa trabaho para magpahinga.
cut off or end (to get cut off or interrupted)
Of course, the music got cut off right when it was about to get good.
Siyempre, putol yung music nung umabot na sa magandang parte.