Latak (en. Residue)

/ˈlatak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Remnants of a used or depleted object.

There are still residues in the bottle of oil.

May latak pa sa bote ng mantika.

The remaining parts that can no longer be used.

We removed the residues from the cookware.

Inalis namin ang latak mula sa pinaglutuan.

Items left in a specific place.

There is so much residue under the table.

Napakaraming latak sa ilalim ng mesa.

Two Filipino words rooted in the consonants L & T.

residue of society

People regarded as not part of the mainstream society.

latak ng lipunan

tin can

A container made of metal or aluminum commonly used for beverages and food.

lata

leftovers

Remaining items from a specific activity or process.

tira-tira

trash or undesirable thing

I’m starting to tear down that trash at home.

Nagsimula na akong wasakin 'yang latak na yan sa bahay.

leftovers or scraps

Take the leftovers of the food, it would be a waste.

Kunin mo na yung latak ng pagkain, sayang naman.

a person of no value or lacking ability

Why are you hanging out with him? He's just trash!

Bakit mo pa siya sinasamahan, latak lang yan!