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Putson

English

to wrap; to pack; to cover; to involveverb

Alternative meanings

to wrap; to pack; to cover; to enclose in wrapping; to involve depending on context

Pronunciation

POOT-sohn

Root and affixes

The root is putos, meaning package or wrapping and also to wrap. For envolver as to involve someone, iapil or maamong may fit better depending on the tone.

Variants or conjugations

wrap; wrapped; wrap it; cover; include or involve; get dragged in

Related words and expressions

paper; cloth; package; gift; cover; involve

Meaning and usage notes

Use putson to physically wrap an object. Use tabonan for cover. Use iapil if envolver means to include or involve, and maamong if someone gets dragged into a problematic situation.

wrap, pack, cover, package, involve, gift
Example 1

Putson nato ang regalo og papel.

Let us wrap the gift with paper.

Example 2

Ayaw ko iapil sa inyong problema.

Do not involve me in your problem.

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