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.
Etymology
From the word 'takal' meaning to measure or count.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to measure salt
Getting a specific amount of salt for cooking.
magtakal ng asin
Related Words
measure
A unit of measurement used to determine the quantity of something.
takal
to weigh
The action of determining the weight of something.
magtimbang
Slang Meanings
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?