Magsabaw (en. To become soupy)
/mægˈsa.baw/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of making something more soupy or liquid.
Let's make the soup more soupy with the rice.
Magsabaw tayo ng sabaw sa lutong kanin.
The process of adding broth to a dish.
Let's add more broth to the beef stew.
Magsabaw tayo ng higit pang sabaw sa nilagang baka.
The change of a food from solid to liquid.
The soup becomes soupy while it's being cooked.
Magsabaw ang sopas habang ito ay niluluto.
Etymology
Salitang ugat ng 'sabaw' at 'mag-' na prefix na nagpapakita ng kilos.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Let's make the dish soupy.
Prepare the dish with broth.
Magsabaw tayo ng ulam.
Related Words
broth
The liquid part of a dish, often used as seasoning or for cooking.
sabaw
Slang Meanings
Be real in your life.
Get real, don't be too dramatic in life.
Magsabaw ka naman, huwag kang masyadong dramatiko sa buhay.
Be true to yourself.
Just be real, don't be afraid of what others might say.
Magsabaw ka lang at huwag matakot sa sasabihin ng iba.
Be strong in the face of challenges.
In the hardships of life, you really need to be strong.
Sa hirap ng buhay, kailangan mo talagang magsabaw.