Putulan (en. Cut off)

/pu-tu-lan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of cutting or slicing something.
The power cut-off was unexpected.
Ang putulan ng kuryente ay hindi inaasahan.
Place or time where cutting occurs.
The cutting of trees was implemented in the forest.
Ang putulan ng mga puno ay ipinatupad sa kagubatan.
verb
The act of cutting or separating something from another.
We need to cut off the branches of the tree.
Kailangan nating putulan ang mga sanga ng puno.
Removal of a part of something.
The water stopped when the pipe behind the house was cut off.
Nailang ng tubig nang putulan ang tubo sa likod ng bahay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

power cut
temporary loss of electricity
putulan ng kuryente

Related Words

cut
The action of slicing or cutting.
putol
slice
A part that has been removed or cut from the whole.
hiwa

Slang Meanings

Suddenly stopping or changing direction of something.
Total mood killer, her enthusiasm just vanished.
Putulan ng trip, biglang nawala ang entusiasm niya.
Hide or leave a situation to avoid trouble.
The teacher is here, let's dip!
Nandiyan na ang guro, putulan na tayo!
Avoiding conversations because they don't want to get involved.
He’s like a dipper, not joining in the chitchat!
Para siyang putulan, hindi makasali sa kwentuhan!