Tuyuin (en. To dry)

/tu.'ju.in/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of removing or reducing water or moisture from something.
We need to dry the clothes before storing them.
Kailangan nating tuyuin ang damit bago ito itago.
The process of preparing dry or wet items.
The process of drying vegetables before cooking is quick.
Mabilis ang proseso ng tuyuin ang mga gulay bago lutuan.

Etymology

Root word 'tuya' meaning lacking water.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dry the hair
Triggering the process of drying hair after bathing.
tuyuin ang buhok
dry the clothes
The process of removing water from clothes.
tuyuin ang mga damit

Related Words

dry
A state where an item is devoid of water or moisture.
tuya
filtration
The process of removing items from liquid.
pagsasala

Slang Meanings

Dried up
The cow looks happy, it seems like it's about to dry up.
Ang saya ng baka, mukhang tuyuin pa nga eh.
To dry (something wet)
I’m made up, but I need to dry my hair.
Naka-make-up ako, pero need akong magdry 'tong buhok ko.
No break
Wow, I’m about to dry up, no breaks at work!
Grabe, parang tuyuin na ako, walang pahinga sa trabaho!