EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
whitening (agent)...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/pam-pa-pu-TI/
FIL: Isang bagay, sangkap, o pamamaraan na ginagamit upang maging mas maputi o magpaputi ng kulay ng isang bagay, lalo na ng balat.
EN: whitening (agent)
The holy grail of many Pinoys, found in everything from sabon to lotion to gluta drips. This is the stuff that promises to make you look like your favorite K-drama star, even if it means avoiding the sun like a vampire. The official product of the "Sana all maputi" fan club.
From 'pam-' (for) + 'pa-' (causative) + 'puti' (white).
ROOT MEANING: white
Can be a noun (a whitening product) or an adjective (a whitening effect).
🇵🇭 Maraming sabon na pampaputi ang mabibili sa botika.
🇺🇸 Many whitening soaps are available at the pharmacy.
🇵🇭 Naghahanap siya ng mabisang paraan na pampaputi ng ngipin.
🇺🇸 She is looking for an effective method for teeth whitening.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.