Umukit (en. To carve)

/uˈmukɪt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To create a shape or form from a material by carving.

He carved a beautiful wooden figure.

Umukit siya ng magandang larawang kahoy.

To inscribe a design or symbol onto a surface of a material, often using a sharp tool.

He carved his name on this stone.

Umukit siya ng kanyang pangalan sa batong ito.

To create details on an object by meticulous carving.

He carved details on the church wall.

Umukit siya ng mga detalye sa dingding ng simbahan.

from the root word 'ukit'

to carve a name

to inscribe a name onto something like wood or gold.

umukit ng pangalan

carving

A process of creating shapes or details using sharp tools.

ukit

curve

A shape created from carving or altering a material.

kurba

To dig or carve into the ground, often used in agriculture or treasure hunting.

He dug into the ground for his garden.

Umukit siya ng lupa para sa kanyang taniman.

To shape or carve out ideas or plans.

We carved out new plans for the project.

Umukit kami ng mga bagong plano para sa proyekto.

To carve out time for oneself.

I need to carve out some time to relax.

Kailangan kong umukit ng oras para magpahinga.