Lusawin (en. Dissolve)
/luˈsawin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of melting a substance in a liquid.
Dissolve the sugar in water before adding it to the coffee.
Lusawin mo ang asukal sa tubig bago ilagay ito sa kape.
The process in which a solid becomes a liquid.
Quickly dissolve the cold oil in the heat.
Mabilis na lusawin ang malamig na mantika sa init.
Etymology
The word 'lusawin' is derived from the root word 'lusa' which means to melt or disappear.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dissolve the ice
the process of ice turning into water.
lusawin ang yelo
Related Words
lusa
Means to melt or disappear in a liquid.
lusa
tunaw
Expresses the state of something that has become liquid.
tunaw
Slang Meanings
To eat a lot of food
Wow, I really went all out during Jake's birthday; there was so much food.
Grabe, lusawin ang ginawa ko noong birthday ni Jake, ang daming pagkain.
Feeling weak or down
He looks down; he must be feeling bad because of his exam score.
Mukhang lusawin siya, malungkot kasi yung score niya sa exam.
Overwhelmed by emotional issues
She's really overwhelmed by all the drama in her life.
Lusawin na siya from all the drama sa buhay niya.