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.