Magtakal (en. To measure)

/maɡˈtakal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of measuring the quantity or value of something.

We need to measure rice before cooking it.

Kailangan nating magtakal ng bigas bago lutuin ito.

The process of estimating or getting a measurement.

Measure the right portion of ingredients for the recipe.

Magtakal ka ng tamang bahagi ng sangkap para sa recipe.

From the word 'takal' meaning to measure or count.

to measure salt

Getting a specific amount of salt for cooking.

magtakal ng asin

measure

A unit of measurement used to determine the quantity of something.

takal

to weigh

The action of determining the weight of something.

magtimbang

laughing or teasing

Wow, he started making fun of me again when he saw me talking to Marco.

Grabe, nagmagtakal na naman siya sa akin nang makita akong may pagkausap kay Marco.

interrupting or diverting others

Why are you here making a fuss, when we’re busy?

Bakit ka pa nagmagtakal dito, eh may ginagawa kami?