Sayat (en. Cut)

sah-yat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A piece or part removed from the whole by cutting.
I have a cut on my finger from the knife.
May sayat sa aking daliri dahil sa kutsilyo.
verb
The action of cutting or slicing something.
I am trying to cut the fruit to make a salad.
Sinusubukan kong sayatin ang prutas upang gawing salad.

Common Phrases and Expressions

has a cut
refers to having a skin injury from cutting or slicing.
may sayat

Related Words

wound
A wound is an injury to the skin usually caused by cutting.
sugat

Slang Meanings

Just right
Perfect! My chicken joy order is just right.
Sayat! Saktong-sakto ang order ko na chicken joy.
Winning
Awesome! This performance is winning!
Sayat! Panalo 'tong performance na 'to!
Cool
Cool! Your outfit looks great today.
Sayat! Ang ganda ng outfit mo today.