puling

Meanings

• Verb

  A Cebuano term for the act of pulling or tugging.

  - "Gwapa siya nga mag-puling sa balinghoy sa bangka. (He is good at pulling the oar of the boat.)"

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Variants

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pule , puled , pules , puling

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Etymology

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From the Cebuano root word 'pul' which means 'to pull' or 'to tug'.

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Trivia

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1. In the Philippine language of Cebuano, the term 'puling' is also used to refer to the act of breastfeeding.

2. The Cebuano term 'puling' is similar to the Tagalog term 'pula' which also means 'red'. However, the two words have different meanings and origins.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rowing: An activity that involves pulling an oar or paddle to move a boat through water.

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Culture

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In the Visayan region of the Philippines, particularly in Cebu, the term 'puling' is commonly used to refer to the act of rowing or pulling an oar in a boat.

How to Memorize "puling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone pulling an oar or tugging at a rope to help remember the meaning of 'puling'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'puling' with the act of rowing or pulling to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pulling in a boat' to help remember the meaning of 'puling'.

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