Mangalat (en. Salty)

maŋˈɡa.lat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To be salty is a verb that means to taste saltiness.

As soon as I tasted the broth, I instantly felt salty.

Nang natikman ko ang sabaw, agad akong mangalat.

It can also refer to the feeling of surprise or amazement.

He felt amazed at the news he heard.

Mangalat siya sa kanyang narinig na balita.

The word 'mangalat' originates from the root word 'alat' which means to be salty or to amaze.

feeling amazed

surprised or shocked

ng mangalat

wonder

a feeling of amazement or admiration.

mangha

very sour or overly salty food

Wow, this dish is so sour, it's like there's too much salt!

Grabe, ang mangalat ng ulam na ito, parang may asin na sobra!

a person who is always ridiculed or belittled

I hope you don't end up being the subject of ridicule among people; they have nothing better to do than belittle you.

Sana naman hindi ka mangalat sa mga tao, wala na silang ibang gawin kundi ang laitin ka.

a situation that is bad or complicated

Oh no, our plans are messed up again, the outing won't push through!

Naku, mangalat na naman ang mga plano natin, hindi na matutuloy ang lakad!