Magsalang (en. To cook)

/magsalang/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that refers to cooking food through heat.
Cook rice and viand for dinner.
Magsalang ka ng kanin at ulam para sa hapunan.
The process of preparing the ingredients needed for cooking.
Before cooking, make sure all the ingredients are ready.
Bago magsalang, siguraduhin mong handa na ang lahat ng sangkap.

Etymology

from the word 'sala' which means 'to stir' or 'to mix'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Cook food
To start the process of cooking food.
Magsalang ng pagkain

Related Words

mix
The action of stirring or mixing ingredients.
sala

Slang Meanings

To cook or prepare food
Start cooking the rice, I'm hungry!
Magsalang ka na ng sinaing, gutom na ako!
To pack or prepare items for a trip
Start packing your clothes, we're leaving tomorrow!
Magsalang ka na ng mga damit, aalis tayo bukas!
To practice or rehearse, especially for speaking activities
Start rehearsing your speech, you need practice!
Magsalang ka na ng speech mo, kailangan ng practice!