Giling (en. Grind)

/giˈliŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A process of crushing or grinding things, often used on grains or food.

The grinding of rice is an important step in making cooked rice.

Ang giling ng bigas ay isang mahalagang hakbang sa paggawa ng kanin.

A type of machine used to grind flour or other ingredients.

A mill is needed to obtain the required size of flour.

Kailangan ng giling upang makuha ang kinakailangang sukat ng harina.

verb

The action of crushing or grinding something by rubbing or crushing.

He ground the nuts for a delicious crispy dish.

Gumiling siya ng mga mani para sa masarap na lutong ulam.

The processing of a material into a finer form.

The coffee must be ground before it's prepared.

Dapat gilingin ang kape bago ito ihanda.

The term 'giling' derives from the root word 'giling', meaning 'to grind' or 'to mill'.

grind to the max

A phrase indicating that something is thoroughly mixed or increased in the grinding process.

giling na giling

grinding

The process of crushing or grinding items, such as grains.

paggiling

millhouse

A place or equipment where the grinding or milling of food occurs.

gilingan

Wasting time

Are you waiting for him again? That's just like grinding, it's pointless.

Naghihintay ka na naman sa kanya? Parang giling na lang yan, wala ring silbi.

Helping others without expecting anything in return

Wow, you're grinding for others again, aren't you tired?

Grabe, giling ka na naman sa mga kapwa mo, di ka na ba napapagod?

Having excessive excitement or addiction

I hope you're just grinding on the food, don't complain anymore.

Sana naman, giling ka lang sa pagkain, huwag ka nang mag-reklamo.