From root: puti
Usage Note
Maputi describes objects that are white or people with a light complexion. Maputi ang balat ng sanggol means the baby's skin is fair.
Examples
" Maputi ang gatas. "
Natural Translation
Milk is white.
Literal Translation
White the milk.
" Maputi ang kanyang damit. "
Natural Translation
His clothes are white.
Literal Translation
White the his clothes.
" Kahit maputi na ang buhok niya, malakas pa rin siyang maglakad tuwing umaga. "
Natural Translation
Even though her hair is already white, she can still walk vigorously every morning.
Literal Translation
Even-though white already the hair her, strong still also she-linker walk every morning.
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