Magpatisa (en. To season with fish sauce)

mag-pa-ti-sa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The process of adding fish sauce to food to enhance flavor.
Season the dish with fish sauce to make it tastier.
Magpatisa ka ng ulam para maging mas masarap ito.
A method of preserving food by using fish sauce.
They often season vegetables with fish sauce to extend their shelf life.
Madalas nilang magpatisa ng mga gulay upang mas tumagal ang mga ito.

Etymology

from the word 'patis' meaning fermented fish sauce

Common Phrases and Expressions

Season the dishes with fish sauce
Add fish sauce to fresh food.
Magpatisa sa lutong

Related Words

fish sauce
A type of condiment made from fermented fish.
patis
dipping sauce
A condiment that is often used in Filipino dishes.
sawsawan

Slang Meanings

to strengthen one's resolve
Get a grip, you can't do that without believing in yourself!
Magpatisa ka, hindi mo kayang gawin 'yan ng walang tiwala sa sarili!
to start
Come on, let's get started on our project!
Sige na, magpatisa na tayo sa proyekto natin!
to decide
We shouldn't procrastinate, we need to make a choice now!
Hindi na tayo dapat magpatisa, kailangan na tayong pumili!