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    Kaalatan (en. Saltiness)

    ka-a-la-tan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The characteristic of food or liquid that has salt.
    The saltiness of the sea shows a high level of salt.
    Ang kaalatan ng dagat ay nagpapakita ng mataas na antas ng asin.
    The amount of salt in something.
    The saltiness of the soup is not enough so we need to add salt.
    Ang kaalatan ng sopas ay hindi sapat kaya't kailangan nating magdagdag ng asin.
    Condition caused by excess salt.
    The saltiness of that food makes me thirsty.
    Ang kaalatan ng pagkaing iyon ay nagdudulot sa akin ng uhaw.

    Etymology

    derived from the word 'ka' that indicates a characteristic and 'aalat' which refers to the saltiness or taste of the sea.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    knowledge of saltiness
    knowledge about the saltiness of a food or liquid.
    kaalaman sa alat

    Related Words

    salt
    An adjective describing the taste or characteristic of having salt.
    aalat
    salty
    Referring to food or drink that has a high level of salt.
    maalat

    Slang Meanings

    Lack or imbalance.
    The kaalatan in the opportunities is unjust!
    Ang kaalatan sa mga pagkakataon ay di makatarungan!
    Incomplete information.
    We need more data; this report has kaalatan.
    Kailangan natin ng mas maraming data, may kaalatan ang report na ‘to.
    Lack of certainty.
    There's kaalatan in our plan; we aren't sure yet.
    May kaalatan sa plano natin, hindi pa tayo sigurado.