Dipahin (en. Dip)
di-pahin
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action meaning to insert the hand or another object into a liquid or mass.
The children dipped their hands in the water to play.
Ang mga bata ay nag-dipahin ng kanilang kamay sa tubig upang maglaro.
The act of entering or leaving an object in a liquid for cooking or preparation purposes.
Dip the meat in the marinade before cooking.
Dipahin mo ang karne sa marinade bago ito lutuin.
A cooking method that involves submerging food in oil or another liquid.
Dip the potatoes in oil to make fries.
Dipahin ang patatas sa mantika upang gawing fries.
Etymology
Due to the root word 'dip', meaning to push or insert into something.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dip the radish in vinegar
Insert the radish in vinegar to enhance its flavor.
dipahin mo ang labanos sa suka
Related Words
dipping sauce
A sauce often used with foods to dip.
dipping sauce
Slang Meanings
Sot, mistress, or someone who can't communicate well.
I always find myself dipahin in conversations like that, it's really pointless.
Lagi na lang akong dipahin sa mga ganyang usapan, wala talagang kwenta.
To be disorganized or fidgety in conversations.
That's why he is dipahin in the gossip, it's meaningless.
Kaya nga dipahin siya sa mga bali-balita, walang saysay.
Losing connection or focus during a conversation.
It's hard to talk to him, he is always dipahin.
Ang hirap makipag-usap sa kanya, parati siyang dipahin.