Magkainitan (en. To eat hot food)

maɡ.kai.ni.tan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to eat hot food.
We need to eat hot food after a long walk.
Kailangan natin ng magkainitan pagkatapos ng mahabang paglalakad.
The act of knowing or recognizing the food that should be eaten hot to maintain its quality.
Let's eat soup and rice; it’s tastier when it's hot.
Magkainitan tayo ng sabaw at kanin, mas masarap kapag mainit.

Etymology

From the words 'eat' and 'heat' connecting to the concept of eating hot dishes.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to eat hot
Engaging in the eating of hot dishes.
kumain ng mainit

Related Words

heat
The temperature that signifies hot food.
init
eat
The primary action of eating.
kain

Slang Meanings

hot-headed or too sensitive to negative remarks
Don't say anything bad, I might get into a heated argument with Tony.
Huwag kang magsalita ng masama, baka magkainitan na kami ni Tony.
arguing or fighting
Because of a small issue, they got into a fight with the neighbor.
Dahil sa maliit na isyu, nagkainitan sila ng kapitbahay.