Putlon

to cut / to trimverb

Alternative meanings

To cut part of something to make it smaller, shape it, or remove excess; also to reduce an amount, spending, or length.

Pronunciation

POOT-lon

Root and affixes

From putol, cut or cutting. Putlon expresses the action of cutting something.

Variants or conjugations

putlon = to cut or trim; giputol = was cut; pagpamubo = shortening or reducing; bawasan = to reduce.

Related words and expressions

gunting = scissors; papel = paper; bawas = reduction; mubo = short.

Meaning and usage notes

For trimming paper, an image, or fabric, putlon is clear. For cutting expenses or a budget, bawasan may be more natural.