EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to dehorn; to cut the tip off...
peak...
to peel off...
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
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FIL: Putulin o bawasan ang sungay ng hayop, o ang dulo o taluktok ng isang bagay.
EN: to dehorn; to cut the tip off
It's what you do to a carabao's horns so they don't accidentally poke you. Think of it as giving something a 'flat top' haircut, but more permanent. Like when your mom cuts the tip off the *sili* before putting it in the *sinigang*.
ROOT MEANING: docked (tail)
Often used in agricultural or provincial contexts, referring to animals like carabaos or goats.
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🇵🇭 Kailangang pungusin ang mga sungay ng kalabaw para hindi ito makasakit.
🇺🇸 The carabao's horns need to be dehorned so it won't hurt anyone.
🇵🇭 Pinungos niya ang dulo ng lapis gamit ang kutsilyo.
🇺🇸 He cut the tip off the pencil using a knife.
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.