Putumaya (en. Flawless)

pu-tu-ma-ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or thing that is flawless or unblemished.
In her eyes, her flawlessness was the most beautiful of all.
Sa kanyang mga mata, ang kanyang putumaya ay siya namang pinakamaganda sa lahat.
An object that is said to be perfect or of high quality.
The teacher praised the flawlessness of her students in the project.
Pinuri ng guro ang putumaya ng kanyang mga estudyante sa proyekto.
verb
To achieve or succeed without any mistakes.
He has achieved flawlessness in his life aspects.
Siya ay nagputumaya sa kanyang mga aspeto sa buhay.

Etymology

Derived from the root 'puti' meaning colorless or enemy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

flawless character
A person with no bad traits, always good.
putumaya na pagkatao
flawless in his talent
His ability is perfect or excellent.
putumaya sa kanyang talento

Related Words

blemish
A faulty or imperfection in something.
kapintasan
error
An accident or mistake that should be avoided.
pagkakamali

Slang Meanings

Unique beauty or attractiveness.
This new cellphone is putumaya, it's really beautiful!
Ang putumaya ng bagong cellphone na ito, ang ganda talaga!
Unique style or fashion.
Your outfit is putumaya today, cool!
Putumaya ang outfit mo ngayon, astig!
Unique vibe or aura.
The vibe of this place is putumaya, very noticeable.
Ang putumaya ng lugar na ito, kapansin-pansin.