Ukitin (en. To carve)

oo-kee-tin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action that describes carving or engraving something.
He carved a beautiful design in the wood.
Siya ay nag-ukit ng magandang disenyo sa kahoy.
The process of creating shapes using hard materials.
Carve your name in the stone.
Ukitin mo ang pangalan mo sa bato.
Shaping an object out of a larger piece.
He carved a figure from a large block of marble.
Nag-ukit siya ng pigura mula sa malaking blokeng marmol.

Common Phrases and Expressions

carve the wood
Make designs on wood.
ukitin ang kahoy
artfully carve
Carve using an artistic style.
ukitin ng masining

Related Words

carving
A product of carving that contains designs or images.
ukit
line
A mark made using a sharp object.
guhit

Slang Meanings

To be sweet or show affection
He always ukitin his girlfriend, that's why they're so happy together.
Palagi siyang nag-uukitin sa girlfriend niya, kaya ang saya-saya nga nila.
To love or value someone a lot
My best friend really ukitin, always taking care of me.
Sobrang ukitin ng bestfriend ko, palagi na lang akong inaalagaan.
To give compliments or nice words
Don't feel pressured, your fans just ukitin you.
Huwag kang ma-pressure, ukitin ka lang ng mga fans mo.