Tistisin (en. To tear)

/tis.tisin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that refers to tearing or striking something.
You will tear the paper if you need to make it small.
Tistisin mo ang papel kung kailangan mong gawing maliit.
Emphasizing something through physical action.
You will tear the pita to get the filling out.
Tistisin mo ang pita para lumabas ang laman.
A way to express feelings through a physical act.
Tear the old clothes before throwing them away.
Tistisin ang lumang damit bago itapon.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'tistis' meaning 'to tear' or 'to strike'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tear the bag
To tear or hit the bag to retrieve the contents.
tistisin ang bag

Related Words

tear
A word referring to the action of tearing or striking.
tistis

Slang Meanings

to try or teach something
Try solving this math problem, maybe I'll get a solution.
Tistisin mo nga 'tong math problem, baka may makuha akong solusyon.
to enlighten or provide knowledge on how to do something
I’ll just guide them in making their project.
Tistisin ko na lang sila sa paggawa ng project nila.
to try out or review something
I'll test out that new recipe later.
Tistisin ko 'yang bagong recipe na 'yan mamaya.