Gilagiran (en. To soak)
gi-la-gi-ran
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of soaking or immersing something in a liquid, usually water.
People soaked their clothes before washing.
Ang mga tao ay nag-gilagiran ng kanilang mga damit bago labhan.
verb
The action of soaking or immersing something in water or another liquid.
You soaked the laundry in hot water.
Gilagiran mo ang labahan sa mainit na tubig.
Etymology
English: to soak or immerse in water
Common Phrases and Expressions
soaked the fruit
immersed the fruit in water or another liquid
nag-gilagiran ng prutas
Related Words
soak
The act of immersing something in liquid.
babad
submerge
The act of sinking something underwater.
lumubog
Slang Meanings
Hiding or avoiding problems.
Mark looked like he was trying to hide when he saw the boss approaching.
Nagmukhang gilagiran si Mark nang nakita niyang paparating si Boss.
Pretending to be uninvolved or not caring.
Ana just seemed to be a bystander in the conversation, not helping at all.
Parang gilagiran lang si Ana sa usapan, hindi tumutulong.