Matimplahan (en. To be mixed)

/matimplahan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state in which something has the right or suitable mix or combination.
You need to reach the proper mixing of flavors before serving the dish.
Kailangan mong maabot ang matimplahan ng lasa bago ihain ang ulam.
verb
The act of having the right proportion of ingredients in a dish.
The soup should be mixed well to make it tastier.
Dapat matimplahan ang sabaw ng maayos upang mas masarap ito.

Etymology

from the root word 'timpla' meaning 'to mix or to prepare ingredients'

Common Phrases and Expressions

well-mixed dish
A dish with a balanced mix of flavors.
matimplahang ulam

Related Words

mix
The process of combining ingredients to create a specific flavor.
timpla
taste
The condition or quality of food that can be analyzed based on flavor.
lasang

Slang Meanings

strong sense of smell
My grandma is so matimplahan, even if she's not cooking, I can already smell the food.
Sobrang matimplahan ng lola ko, kahit di siya nagluluto, naamoy ko na agad yung pagkain.
sensitive to flavors
Juan is matimplahan; he doesn't like anything spicy in his food.
Matimplahan si Juan, ayaw niya ng kahit anong maanghang sa pagkain.
has a peculiar attention to detail
Anna is matimplahan in fashion; she's always perfect with her outfits.
Matimplahan si Anna sa fashion, lagi siyang perfect sa mga outfit niya.