Gilingin (en. To grind)

ɡiˈliŋin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of crushing or grinding objects, often using heavy machinery.
You need to grind the rice before cooking it.
Gilingin mo ang bigas bago ito lutuin.
Conducting an industrial process to turn ingredients into fine powder.
Grind the coffee to get the best flavor.
Gilingin ang kape upang makuha ang pinakamahusay na lasa.
The processing of grains or parts to make a finer form.
Grind the corn before using it in the recipe.
Gilingin ang mais bago gamitin sa resipe.

Common Phrases and Expressions

grind the coffee
A common step in coffee making where coffee beans are ground.
gilingin ang kape
grind the ingredients
The act of crushing or grinding ingredients in cooking.
gilingin ang mga sangkap

Related Words

grind
The root word referring to the grinding process.
giling
grinding method
Different methods of processing grains or ingredients.
pamamaraan ng paggiling

Slang Meanings

To discard or let go of negative feelings.
Just don't dwell on your negative feelings, just enjoy life!
Huwag mo na lang gilingin yang sama ng loob mo, i-enjoy mo na lang ang buhay!
To worry or overthink.
Why are you stressing out? Just chill, there’s no problem.
Bakit ka gilingin? Chill ka lang, walang problema.
To talk about things that shouldn’t be discussed.
Oh no, just gossiping about those rumors.
Naku, gilingin ka na lang sa mga tsismis na yan.