gumupit
gumupít with stress marks
to cut
From root: gupit
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
gumupit
gu-mu-PIT
cut
Present (Incomplete)
gumugupit
gu-mu-gu-PIT
is cutting
Future (Contemplated)
gugupit
gu-gu-PIT
will cut
Usage Note
Gumupit is the actor-focus infinitive of gupit, specifically associated with cutting with scissors or shears. It is distinct from magpagupit, the causative form for having one's own hair cut by someone else, and is common in craft, sewing, and school contexts alongside the object-focus gupitin.
Examples
" Gumupit ka ng papel. "
Natural Translation
Cut some paper.
Literal Translation
Cut you of paper.
" Mahilig siya na gumupit ng mga makukulay na papel. "
Natural Translation
They are fond of cutting colorful pieces of paper.
Literal Translation
Fond they to cut of colorful , paper.
" Bago matulog, gumupit muna ang mga bata ng mga bituin para sa proyekto nila sa paaralan. "
Natural Translation
Before going to sleep, the children first cut out some stars for their school project.
Literal Translation
Before sleep, cut first the children of stars for the project their at school.
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