Tumapyas (en. To cut)
/tuˈmapjas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of cutting or reducing something.
He cut a piece of wood for the project.
Tumapyas siya ng isang piraso ng kahoy para sa proyekto.
The removal of excessive or unnecessary parts.
He cut the unnecessary details from the report.
Tumapyas siya ng mga hindi kailangan na detalye sa report.
The act of delaying or changing a plan by reducing.
He needs to cut down time to stick to that schedule.
Kailangan niyang tumapyas ng oras upang makasunod sa ganoong schedule.
Etymology
from the word 'tapyas' meaning to cut or reduce.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cut costs
the reduction of expenses in a project or plan.
tumapyas ng mga gastos
cut down on time
removing or reducing time from a schedule.
tumapyas sa oras
Related Words
cut
The process of cutting or reducing something.
tapyas
reduce
The action of lowering a value or quantity.
bawasan
Slang Meanings
to start a change
He has cut ties with his old life to start a new beginning.
Tumapyas na siya sa kanyang dating buhay para magsimula ng bagong simula.
to cut or reduce
He really needs to cut down on time in his schedule.
Kailangan niya talagang tumapyas ng oras sa kanyang schedule.
to remove what's unnecessary
Cut out all the things you no longer use.
Tumapyas ka sa lahat ng mga bagay na hindi mo na ginagamit.