Maglatang (en. To can)

/mɑgˈlɑtɑŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of putting food in a can.
We will can fruits for the winter.
Maglalatang ng mga prutas para sa taglamig.
Creating preserved food by sealing it in a can.
We will can some canned beans later.
Maglalatang kami ng de-latang beans mamaya.
A process of storing food through canning.
We will can vegetables to prevent them from spoiling.
Maglalatang ng mga gulay upang hindi masira.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's can some fruits.
Perform the act of putting fruits in a can.
Maglatang tayo ng mga prutas.

Related Words

can
A container made of metal commonly used to store food.
latang
preservation
The process of keeping food so that it lasts longer.
preserbasyon

Slang Meanings

Be lively
Even though you're tired, you still need to be lively at the party later.
Kahit na pagod na, kailangan mo pa ring maglatang sa party mamaya.
Be cheerful
I really don't want to go to class, but I'll just be cheerful for my friends.
Ayaw ko na talagang pumasok sa klase, pero maglatang na lang ako para sa mga kaibigan ko.
Make people happy
He brought his guitar so he made people happy in front of everyone.
Nadala niya ang gitara niya kaya naglatang siya sa harap ng lahat.