Langgasin (en. To smear)

/laŋɡaˈsin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Make something sticky or slippery by applying oil or other liquid.
Grease the wheel door so it won't make noise.
Langgasin mo ang pinto ng gulong upang hindi ito mag-ingay.
Apply oil or another substance onto the surface of something.
Grease the stove before cooking fried chicken.
Langgasin mo ang kalan bago magluto ng pritong manok.
Prevent something from drying out by applying liquid.
Moisten the soil to keep it wet during summer.
Langgasin mo ang lupa upang mapanatili itong basa sa panahon ng tag-init.

Etymology

Hindi tiyak

Common Phrases and Expressions

Grease the machine
Apply oil to the machine to ensure it works properly.
Langgasin ang makina

Related Words

oil
A liquid used to make things slippery.
langis
slippery
A characteristic of something that has oil or liquid making it slippery.
madulas

Slang Meanings

to have a great time
We had so much fun at the party, just let loose!
Ang saya-saya namin sa party, langgasin lang!
to party
We need to let loose before studying!
Kailangan natin langgasin bago mag-aral!
to relax
Just let loose in life, just chill!
Langgasin lang ang buhay, chill ka lang!
non-stop fun
When she's around, just let loose, there will definitely be a lot of laughter!
Pag nandiyan siya, langgasin na yan, tiyak maraming tawanan!