Matalsikan (en. Spill)

ma-talsi-kan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of liquid flowing or pouring from a container.
The water spilled from the glass carefully.
Matalsikan ang tubig mula sa baso nang maingat.
The action of splattering objects from one thing or place.
Soil particles splashed when taking some dirt.
Matalsikan ang mga butil ng lupa kapag kumuha ng ilang lupa.

Etymology

from the word 'talsik' meaning to spill or flow

Common Phrases and Expressions

Spill on the clothes
The clothes got dirty due to liquid splashing.
Matalsikan ang damit

Related Words

splash
The action of liquid or small objects flowing or flying.
talsik
leaking
The common result of spilling or leaking liquid.
tagas

Slang Meanings

to get angry or blow up in anger
When he heard the news, he blew up in anger.
Nung nalaman niya ang balita, matalsikan siya sa galit.
to fight back or argue
Why would she blow up if she can just argue?
Bakit pa siya matalsikan kung kaya naman niyang makipagtalo?