putaki
putáki with stress marks
scattered
Usage Note
Putaki describes things that are scattered or spread about in a disorderly way. It is commonly used to describe scattered objects, people, or settlements spread across a wide area. In storytelling, it often conveys a sense of disorder or dispersal after an event.
Examples
" Putaki ang mga papel sa mesa. "
Natural Translation
The papers on the table are scattered.
Literal Translation
Scattered the plural paper on table.
" Ang kanilang mga gamit ay putaki sa sahig. "
Natural Translation
Their belongings are scattered on the floor.
Literal Translation
The their plural belongings are scattered on floor.
" Pagkatapos ng malakas na bagyo, putaki ang mga sanga at dahon sa buong kalsada kaya naging mahirap ang pagdaan ng mga sasakyan. "
Natural Translation
After the strong storm, branches and leaves were scattered all over the road, so it became difficult for vehicles to pass.
Literal Translation
After of strong storm, scattered the plural branch and leaf in whole road so became difficult the passing of plural vehicle.
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