Yakan - punggul

To be cut or broken off (the top of a plant or tree).

Punggul lahingin we' beliyu.

The top of the coconut palm is broken off because of the wind.

kapunggul-punggulan

(For many trees) to have the tops cut off.

Kapunggul-punggulan kayuhin we' baliyu.

The trees had the tops broken off by the wind.

N-, mag-

-an

To cut or break off the top (of a tree or plant).

Pinunggulan we' ne lahingin.

He cut the top of the coconut tree off.

Magpunggul kayu siye pegge' langkew kayuhin.

They cut the treetops off because the trees are tall.

Pī kew munggul kayu miya'an.

Go and cut off that treetop.

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