Lakta (en. Milk)

lak-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A liquid obtained from animals, often used as a drink or ingredient in cooking.
Cow's milk is often used in cheese making.
Ang gatas ng baka ay madalas na ginagamit sa paggawa ng keso.
A liquid that provides nutrition to young animals from their mother.
Mother's milk provides essential nutrition for the baby.
Ang gatas ng ina ay nagbibigay ng kinakailangang nutrisyon para sa sanggol.
A product used in various cooking markets rich in protein and fat.
Many people rely on milk as a primary source of protein.
Maraming tao ang umaasa sa gatas bilang isang pangunahing pinagkukunan ng protina.

Etymology

Origin from the Russian word 'масло' (maslo) meaning butter or oil.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cream milk
A type of milk high in fat content.
gatas na hindi nagpapalitang
mother's milk
Milk fed by the mother to her baby.
gatas ng ina

Related Words

butter
A product made from milk used for cooking and spreading on bread.
mantikilya
white cheese
A type of cheese made from milk that has a soft and white form.
kesong puti

Slang Meanings

milk
I ate cereal with milk.
Kumain ako ng cereal na may lakta.
strong build or muscular
His body is so strong that he can lift anything.
Sobrang lakta ng kanyang katawan, kaya kaya niyang buhatin ang lahat.
strong or fit guys
The strong guys here really have great physiques!
Yung mga laktang lakan dito, aba, ang mga porma!
going all out in fitness or training
Going all out in the gym, your old body will lose!
All-out na lakta sa gym, talo ang dati mong katawan!