Tuli (en. Circumcision)

/ˈtu.li/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A medical procedure where the skin covering the tip of the male organ is removed.

Circumcision is commonly performed on newborn boys.

Ang tuli ay karaniwang isinasagawa sa mga newborn na lalaki.

A part of rituals in some cultures and religions.

In many cultures, circumcision is an important celebratory ritual.

Sa maraming kultura, ang tuli ay isang mahalagang ritwal ng pagdiriwang.

Sometimes used as a symbol of failure or fear of danger.

People often have varying opinions on the true purpose of circumcision.

Ang mga tao ay madalas na may iba't ibang opinyon sa tunay na layunin ng tuli.

Related to medical terminology roots.

Be strong during circumcision

Indicates undergoing circumcision as a rite of passage.

Magpakatatag sa tuli

ritual

A way of performing traditional ceremonies.

ritwal

surgery

A medical operation performed by a doctor.

surgery

circumcised

He got circumcised to be macho.

Nag-tuli siya para maging macho.

prank or joke

I got pranked by my friend, but it was just a joke.

Na-tuli ako ng kaibigan ko, pero joke lang pala.

ritual

I went through circumcision, it's like a rite of passage.

Dumaan na ako sa tuli, parang rite of passage.

sacrifice

For the family, circumcision is important, so I made a sacrifice.

Para sa pamilya, importante ang tuli, kaya nag-sakripisyo ako.