Lumapot (en. To thicken)

/luˈmapot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of making something thicker or more viscous.
We need to thicken the broth for more flavor.
Kailangan nating lumapot ang sabaw para sa higit na lasa.
The change of a liquid's state from thin to thick.
The milk thickened after adding cornstarch.
Naglumapot ang gatas pagkatapos ilagay ang cornstarch.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the wind thickens
The increase in humidity or heaviness of the air that results in cooler or rainier weather.
lumapot ang ihip ng hangin

Related Words

viscosity
A characteristic of a liquid that shows consistency or thickness.
lapot

Slang Meanings

stay strong
You should stay strong through life's challenges.
Dapat kang lumapot sa mga pagsubok sa buhay.
become resilient
He needs to become resilient in this situation.
Kailangan niyang lumapot sa ganitong sitwasyon.
stand firm
What you should do is stand firm in your beliefs.
Ang dapat mong gawin ay lumapot sa iyong mga paninindigan.