This is an affix, specifically a prefix.
pang-
something used for (_____)
panghiwa
something used for slicing
variations: pan-, pam-
pampútol
something used for cutting
KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG
pang-: pambuo ng pangngalan o pang-uri na nangangahulugang kasangkapan o gámit
halimbawa: pang-ipit, pangkayod
