Magpansit (en. To prepare noodles)

mɑg-pɑn-sit

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of preparing or cooking noodles.
Prepare noodles for the gathering later.
Magpansit ka para sa handaan mamaya.
The process of making noodles from the ingredients.
You need to cook the noodles before we eat.
Kailangan mo munang magpansit bago tayo kumain.

Etymology

Currently, derived from the word 'pansit' which means 'noodle' in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's prepare noodles!
Let's get the noodles ready.
Magpansit tayo!

Related Words

noodle
A type of dish made from noodles.
pansit
side dish
Foods meant to be served alongside rice.
ulam

Slang Meanings

to eat quickly
When you 'pansit', you finish your food fast!
Pag nag-pansit ka, ang bilis mong ubusin ang pagkain mo!
to strut your stuff or show off
You should 'pansit' at the KTV so it’ll be fun!
Dapat ka nang magpansit sa KTV, para masaya!
to butt in on a conversation
Why are you 'pansit-ing' into our conversation, you don't know anything?
Bakit ka magpansit sa usapan namin, wala ka namang alam?