Maglitis (en. To scald)

maɡˈlitis

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of burning or heating something, typically in food or liquid.
Let's scald some water for the coffee.
Maglitis tayo ng tubig para sa kape.
The process of burning the skin due to excessive heat or direct contact with a hot object.
Maria's skin is peeling after scalding her hand on the hot pan.
Nagmamalat si Maria matapos maglitis ng kanyang kamay sa mainit na kawali.
Preparing food by relieving the microbes using heat.
Scald the milk before cooking the pudding.
Maglitis ng gatas bago lutuin ang puding.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'lit' meaning 'pain' or 'injury'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to scald water
The process of heating water until it boils.
maglitis ng tubig
to scald milk
Heating milk usually done for sanitation.
maglitis ng gatas

Related Words

hot
Indicates a high temperature that causes burning.
mainit
burn
The destruction or damage caused by fire or heat.
sunog

Slang Meanings

to sunbathe
We went to the beach to sunbathe and enjoy the sun.
Pumunta kami sa beach para maglitis at mag-enjoy sa araw.
to tan
He doesn't want to sunbathe too much because he doesn't want to get too dark.
Ayaw niyang maglitis masyado kasi ayaw niyang maging sobrang dark.
to sunbathe
I'm happy to sunbathe with friends in the park.
Masaya akong maglitis kasama ang barkada sa park.