Magsaing (en. To cook rice)

/mɑɡ'sa.iŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action that describes the cooking of rice.

We need to cook rice before the meal.

Kailangan nating magsaing bago ang pagkain.

The process of washing and cooking rice.

Cook rice so we won't be hungry.

Magsaing ka na upang hindi tayo magutom.

An action commonly done in Filipino cuisine.

Grandma always cooks rice every morning.

Laging nagsaing si Lola tuwing umaga.

from the word 'sang' and the verb 'mag-' indicating the action of cooking rice.

Let's cook rice!

Prepare the rice for the meal.

Magsaing tayo!

Cooking rice

The process of cooking rice.

Nagluluto ng kanin

rice

The cooked rice prepared food.

kanin

raw rice

Uncooked grains of rice.

bigas

to cook rice

Start cooking rice so we can eat.

Magsaing ka na para makakain na tayo.

to prepare food

Don’t forget to prepare food before the guests arrive.

Wag mo kalimutan magsaing bago dumating ang bisita.

to get dinner ready

We should get dinner ready for the gathering later.

Dapat magsaing tayo para sa handaan mamaya.