Lunot (en. Softening)

/luˈnɔt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state or quality of being soft or watery.
The softness of the fruit indicates that it is ripe.
Ang lunot ng prutas ay nagpapakita na ito ay hinog na.
A process of changing the form or state of something from hard to soft.
The softening of meat can be achieved through prolonged cooking.
Ang lunot ng karne ay maaaring makamit sa pamamagitan ng mahabang pagluluto.
A word often used to describe things that have a soft formation.
The softness of the clouds in the sky brings a sense of peace.
Ang lunot ng mga ulap sa langit ay nagdadala ng pakiramdam ng kapayapaan.

Etymology

Root word from 'lunot' meaning soft or watery.

Common Phrases and Expressions

soft fruit
Fruit that is ripe and soft.
lunot na prutas
softening of meat
Condition of meat that becomes soft after cooking.
lunot ng karne

Related Words

soft
Gives an idea of the meaning of weakness or susceptibility to force.
malambot
dissolving
A process of diminishing or altering the form of a solid substance.
pagtunaw

Slang Meanings

painful part of the body, usually referred to when experiencing heartache or a cough
Wow, my lunot hurts so much today, I must have a cold.
Grabe, ang sakit ng lunot ko ngayon, malamang may sipon ako.
feeling of disappointment or bad mood
I felt so lunot when I saw his post with other people.
Lunot na lunot talaga ako pagkakita sa kanyang post na kasama yung ibang tao.
saying that one is just relaxing or taking a break
Just chilling, I'm lunot here at home, don't want to go out yet.
Sakto lang, lunot lang ako dito sa bahay, ayaw muna maglabas.