Magsalata (en. To salt)

/mæɡsælætæ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action or act of adding salt to food.
Please salt it a little before putting the meat in the cooker.
Magsalata ka ng kaunti bago ilagay ang karne sa lutuan.
The process of enhancing the flavor of food by using salt.
The chef strictly insists to salt it to the right amount.
Mahigpit na nag-uutos ang chef na magsalata na tama ang sukat.
Using salt as a preservative for food.
They use salt to salt fish for longer storage.
Gumagamit sila ng asin upang magsalata ng isda para sa mas mahabang imbakan.

Etymology

from the root word 'salata' which means 'to salt'

Common Phrases and Expressions

salt it properly
Add the right amount of salt to the food
magsalata ng maayos
don't over-salt
Don't add too much salt
huwag magsalata ng sobra

Related Words

saltiness
Flavor enhancement of food through salt.
asal

Slang Meanings

to struggle or be worried
Just work hard, you won't get what you want if you don't put in the effort.
Magsalata ka lang, hindi mo makukuha ang gusto mo kung hindi ka magsikap.
to provide new opinions or ideas
During the meeting, don't forget to speak up, you might improve your proposal.
Kapag may meeting, huwag kalimutang magsalata, baka makabawi ka sa proposal mo.
to chat or talk
Talk to me, I want to know what's happening with you.
Magsalata ka sa akin, gusto kong malaman kung anong nangyayari sa'yo.