Halabasin (en. Brine)
ha-la-ba-sin
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A solution of water and salt.
He used the brine to marinate the meat.
Ginamit niya ang halabasin upang i-marinate ang karne.
A type of liquid that contains a high concentration of salt.
The brine is important in the fish preservation process.
Ang halabasin ay mahalaga sa proseso ng pag-aalaga ng isda.
Helps maintain the health of dried fish foods.
The brine is used to impart flavor to dried fish.
Ang halabasin ay ginagamit upang maghatid ng lasa sa mga pinatuyong isda.
Etymology
from the word 'halab' meaning 'shake' and 'asin' referring to salt.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to brine
the process of making brine or the solution of salt and water.
maghalabasin
Related Words
salt
A mineral used as a seasoning and food preservative.
asin
salting
The process of adding salt to food to preserve it.
pag-aasinig
Slang Meanings
Attention-seeking or very expressive
Wow, Alex's halabasin, he's really dramatic in his stories!
Grabe 'yung halabasin ni Alex, napaka-dramatic talaga niya sa mga kwento!
So excited or eager
When her crush arrived, Bea was halabasin, she couldn't believe it!
Nung dumating 'yung crush niya, halabasin si Bea, parang hindi na makapaniwala!
Loves to gossip
If you want updates, ask Mark, he's always in the know!
Kung gusto mo ng update, halabasin si Mark, siya lagi may balita!