Dikdikan (en. Grinding)
/dikˈdi.kɐn/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of grinding materials such as grains, ores, or other materials.
The grinding of corn is an essential step in making flour.
Ang dikdikan ng mais ay isang mahalagang hakbang sa paggawa ng harina.
The result of grinding or crushing something.
The grinding of rocks was used to make cement.
Ang dikdikan ng mga bato ay ginamit sa paggawa ng semento.
verb
The act of grinding or crushing something.
Grind the sugar until it turns to powder.
Dikdikan mo ang asukal hanggang sa maging pulbos ito.
Common Phrases and Expressions
grinding of corn
The process of grinding corn.
dikdikan ng mais
Related Words
grind
Another process of crushing materials.
giling
crushed
Condition of something that has been cut or powdered.
durog
Slang Meanings
Sparring or someone who loves to argue
I wish you wouldn't engage in their banter, you might get beaten up.
Sana hindi ka na lang lumaban sa dikdikan nila, baka mabugbog ka.
Buddies or close friends
How have you been, buddy? Long time no see in the gang!
Kumusta na, pare? Long time no see sa dikdikan!
Chit-chat or conversation
Our chat earlier at the corner was fun!
Masaya ang dikdikan natin kanina sa kanto!