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    Magsawsaw (en. To dip)

    /mɒg.saw.saw/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of immersing an item in a liquid or sauce.
    You should dip the vegetables in vinegar before eating.
    Magsawsaw ka ng mga gulay sa suka bago ito kainin.
    Putting food into a broth or sauce before consuming.
    He loves to dip lontong in curry.
    Mahilig siyang magsawsaw ng lontong sa kari.
    The act of enhancing the flavor of food by dipping.
    Dip fried fish in soy sauce for extra saltiness.
    Magsawsaw ng pritong isda sa toyo para sa dagdag na alat.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'sawsaw', meaning to dip.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to dip in sauce
    The act of placing food in the sauce before eating.
    magsawsaw sa sarsa

    Related Words

    dip
    This word refers to the sauce or liquid used for dipping.
    sawsaw

    Slang Meanings

    to mingle or join in
    Do you want to join in their conversations? It's so fun!
    Gusto mo bang magsawsaw sa mga usapan nila? Ang saya kaya!
    to speak or chat without being aware
    Isn't it wrong to butt in on that gossip?
    Di ba parang mali 'yung ginawa mong magsawsaw sa chismis na 'yon?
    to join a group even if you're not invited
    I hung out with them even though I wasn't invited. I just butted in.
    Tumambay ako sa kanila kahit di ako invited. Nagmagsawsaw na lang ako.