Magpison (en. To pound)

/maɡˈpison/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes the movement or manipulation of an object by smashing.
Pound the garlic for the adobo.
Magpison ka ng bawang para sa adobo.
The action of gently hitting or squeezing something.
Pound lightly to make the flour fine.
Magpison sa bahagyang pagtyatyaga upang maging pino ang harina.

Etymology

root word: pison

Common Phrases and Expressions

pound the ingredients
mix the ingredients by smashing or elevating.
magpison ng mga sangkap

Related Words

pestle
A tool used for crushing or grinding food.
pison
collaboration
The act of collectively pounding with people or objects.
pagtutulungan

Slang Meanings

To act cool or chill in a situation.
Just chill with them, don't be too serious.
Magpison ka na lang sa kanila, huwag masyadong seryoso.
To pretend to be happy or relaxed even when you're not.
Just act cool even though you're stressed out.
Magpison ka na lang kahit nai-stress ka na.