Maghinang (en. To knead)

/maɡˈhinaŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of kneading or mixing ingredients, usually in cooking.
Knead the dough for the bread.
Maghinang ka ng masa para sa tinapay.
The process of making a pliable or soft material from harder ingredients.
Let's knead clay for the decorations.
Maghinang tayo ng putik para sa mga palamuti.
The act of creating or shaping a material into a form.
Let's knead dough with different flavors.
Maghinang tayo ng dough na may iba't ibang lasa.

Common Phrases and Expressions

kneading dough
the process of making dough for tasting or cooking
maghinang ng masa

Related Words

dough
The result of mixing ingredients with water.
masa

Slang Meanings

feeling lazy
The sun is beautiful but I feel lazy to walk.
Ang ganda ng araw pero parang maghinang akong maglakad.
lack of enthusiasm
Before I was cheerful, but now I feel like I have no enthusiasm to get up.
Dati masiyahin ako, pero ngayon parang maghinang akong bumangon.
being childish or moody
She always acts lazy and moody when we have group projects.
Siya lagi na lang maghinang kapag may mga ginagawa tayong group project.