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    Kumalatis (en. To soak)

    ku-ma-la-tis

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    You place a liquid on something for it to absorb.
    The water spread on the ground, so it soaked in.
    Kumalat ang tubig sa lupa kaya't ito ay humalatis.
    Soaking an item in liquid for it to soften or absorb the flavor.
    He soaked the vegetables in cold water.
    Kumalat siya ng malamig na tubig sa mga gulay.
    The process of using liquid to mix with other ingredients.
    The mixed ingredients soaked for a tastier soup.
    Kumalat ang ipinaghalong sangkap para sa mas masarap na sabaw.

    Etymology

    from the root 'kalat' meaning mess or mix. The prefix 'ku-' indicates action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    soak rice
    the process of soaking rice before cooking.
    kumalatis ng bigas

    Related Words

    haluhalo
    a type of Filipino dessert that includes various ingredients mixed together.
    haluhalo

    Slang Meanings

    An issue or news that is entertaining and catches attention.
    The piece of gossip about the celebrity spread quickly on social media.
    Ang kumalatis na balita tungkol sa celebrity ay kumalat ng mabilis sa social media.
    Becoming known or famous for something.
    His face became well-known from television shows.
    Naging kumalatis ang kanyang mukha sa mga palabas sa telebisyon.