Laga (en. To boil)

[ˈlaɡa]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A cooking process where food is boiled in water or liquid.

Boil the vegetables until they become tender.

Laga ang mga gulay hanggang sa maging malambot.

To boil meat or fish in water to extract its flavor.

We boiled the chicken for the soup.

Naglagalag kami ng manok para sa sabaw.

A method of preparing a drink that requires boiling.

Boil the tea before drinking.

Laga ang tsaa bago inumin.

From the Spanish word 'laga'

to keep boiling

Like to boil or repeat the boiling process.

laga-laga

soup

The liquid produced from boiled food.

sabaw

sour soup

A type of soup with a sour taste made with fresh ingredients.

sinigang

lying or deception

We're always getting lied to about those stories.

Lagi na lang tayong malaga sa mga kwentong yan.

sugar coating or embellishment

Don't sugar coat it, just tell the truth!

Huwag maglaga, sabihin mo na lang ang totoo!