Putulputol (en. Fragmented)

/pu.tulˈpu.tol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means incomplete or having missing parts.
His translation is fragmented and hard to understand.
Ang kanyang salin ay putulputol at mahirap intidihin.
Indicates brokenness or disconnection.
The fragmented pieces of wood were assembled together.
Ang putulputol na mga piraso ng kahoy ay pinagsama-sama.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'putol' meaning 'cut' or 'broken'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fragmented story
A story that is incomplete and has missing parts.
putulputol na kwento

Related Words

cut
Expresses the state of an object that is divided or lacking complete form.
putol
broken
The state of an object that has fallen and shattered into many pieces.
basag

Slang Meanings

So many things to buy or do that it's hard to consolidate.
I have so many scattered tasks at home, it's like I don't know where to start.
Ang dami ng putulputol na gawain ko sa bahay, parang di ko na alam kung saan magsisimula.
Regretting or confused about things that were left unfinished.
My fragmented projects at school are so frustrating because I didn't finish them.
Yung mga putulputol na proyekto ko sa school, nakakainis kasi hindi ko natapos.