Gasolin (en. Gasoline)

/gɐsoˈlin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of liquid used as fuel for vehicles.
I need to buy gasoline for the car.
Kailangan kong bumili ng gasolin para sa kotse.
A petroleum product derived from crude oil used to power engines.
The price of gasoline continues to rise.
Ang presyo ng gasolin ay patuloy na tumataas.
A chemical mixture used in various applications.
Gasoline has additives to improve engine performance.
May mga additives ang gasolin upang mapabuti ang pagganap ng makina.

Etymology

From the English word 'gasoline'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the price of gasoline has increased
Increase in the value of gasoline in the market.
tumaas ang presyo ng gasolin
refueled with gasoline
The act of pouring gasoline into a vehicle's tank.
nagbomba ng gasolin

Related Words

diesel
A type of fuel used in diesel engines.
diesel
petroleum
A liquid substance from underground that contains hydrocarbons.
petrolyo

Slang Meanings

Overpriced
Gas prices are so overpriced right now.
Sobrang chinabuang ng mga mahal na gasolin ngayon.
Ridiculous
Why is the price of that ridiculous gas so high?
Bakit ganyan kataas ang presyo ng kakagaga na gasolin?
Struggle
You might struggle with this, gas is so expensive.
Baka hindi ka maglagare nito, sobrang mahal ng gasolin.