Maglusaw (en. To melt)
/maɡluˈsaw/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that means to become liquid from a solid form.
The ice will melt under the sun.
Ang mga yelo ay maglulusaw sa ilalim ng araw.
The process of something gradually disappearing or melting away.
First, the butter will melt before it is added to the pan.
Unang maglusaw ang mantikilya bago ito idagdag sa kawali.
The action of completely removing a solid object.
He decided to melt the ice for his drink.
Nagdesisyon siyang maglusaw ng mga yelo para sa kanyang inumin.
Etymology
The term 'maglusaw' is derived from the root word 'lusaw' which means to melt or to dissolve.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to melt ice
to turn ice into liquid using heat.
maglusaw ng yelo
to melt butter
to turn butter into liquid using heat.
maglusaw ng mantikilya
Related Words
melt
The word 'lusaw' means to dissolve or lose solid form.
lusaw
melting
The process of causing something to melt.
paglusaw
Slang Meanings
To run out or disappear completely
It seems like all the money I worked hard for has just vanished in one night.
Parang naglusaw na lang ang perang pinaghirapan ko sa isang gabi.
To melt in the heat
Chocolates quickly melt when it’s too hot.
Ang mga tsokolate ay mabilis maglusaw kapag sobrang init.
To lose strength or endurance
I feel like my energy has melted away after a long day.
Parang naglusaw na ang lakas ko matapos ang mahabang araw.