Magasukal (en. To sweeten)

/ma.ga.su.kal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action that refers to the process of making or adding sugar to food or drink.

We need to sweeten a little for his coffee.

Kailangan nating magasukal ng kaunti para sa kanyang kape.

Adding the right amount of sugar to achieve the desired sweetness.

The cakes need to be sweetened just right so they won't be bitter.

Dapat magasukal ng tama ang mga cake upang hindi ito maging mapait.

Creating the right balance of flavor using sugar.

Sometimes, you need to sweeten before serving the fruits.

Minsan, kailangan mong magasukal bago ihain ang mga prutas.

Derived from the root word 'asukal' with the affix 'mag-' which means 'to make sugar'

Don't forget to sweeten

Reminder to add sugar when needed

Huwag kalimutan magasukal

sugar

A source of sweetness, commonly used in cooking and making drinks.

asukal

sweet

Indicates the quality of having sweetness.

matamis

Lazy or lacking the desire to move.

I don't want to go, it's nice to be lazy here at home.

Ayaw kong pumunta, ang sarap magasukal dito sa bahay.

Neglecting tasks or responsibilities.

It seems like you’re just being lazy with your assignment, I haven't even finished mine.

Parang nagasukal ka na lang sa assignment mo, hindi ko pa natatapos.

All energy or enthusiasm is lost.

Wow, I just slacked off from being sleep-deprived and didn’t even join the party.

Grabe, nagasukal na lang ako sa puyat at hindi na nakipagsaya sa party.