Kendeng (en. Crush)

/kɛn.dɛŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To apply force or action to an object to change its form or shape.

We need to crush the garlic to make a delicious dip.

Kailangan nating kendengin ang bawang upang makagawa ng masarap na sawsawan.

To boil or process something while grinding or pressing.

He crushed some peanuts to make his favorite snack.

Nag-kendeng siya ng mga mani upang maging paborito nitong snack.

To make something fine or into small parts.

We need to crush the sugar to turn it into powder.

Kailangan nating kendengin ang asukal para maging pulbos.

Ingles: to crush or to pound

crushing

The act of grinding or pounding with a lot of force.

kendeng-kendeng

crushed

The state of being made small or fine due to grinding or crushing.

durog

grind

The action of crushing or thinning by squeezing.

kiskis

Just being aloof, not caring about what's happening.

He's just kendeng to the gossip about him.

Kendeng na lang siya sa mga sabi-sabi sa kanya.

Having fun with something even if not interested.

He’s just kendeng with it even if he’s not into basketball.

Kendeng lang yan kahit na hindi siya mahilig sa basketball.