Maplantsa (en. To iron)

/ma.plan.tsa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Perform a process to straighten things using an iron.
I need to iron my uniform before going to work.
Kailangan kong maplantsa ang aking uniporme bago pumasok sa trabaho.
To fix clothes by removing wrinkles.
It's better if you iron this before wearing it.
Mas mabuti kung maplantsa mo ito bago isuot.

Etymology

from the root word 'plantsa'

Common Phrases and Expressions

ironed well
fixing clothes without wrinkles
maplantsa ng maayos

Related Words

iron
A tool used to make clothes smooth and tidy.
plantsa
ironing
The process of smoothing or fixing clothes using an iron.
plantsahin

Slang Meanings

To express anger or frustration.
I'm getting really mad about what's happening in school!
Nagmamalantsa na ako sa mga nangyayari sa eskuwela!
To express grievances.
Don't you want to air out your grievances with him?
Ayaw mo na bang mag-plantsa ng mga sama ng loob mo sa kanya?
To complain or file complaints.
She's been complaining a lot, and it's starting to annoy me.
Ang dami niyang pinaplantsa kaya naiinis na ako.