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    Menta (en. Mint)

    /ˈmɛnta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of plant with a strong smell and taste, commonly used as a spice or medicine.
    Mint is often used in teas and drinks.
    Ang menta ay madalas na ginagamit sa mga tsaa at inumin.
    The leaves of mint are used in cooking and making sweets.
    She added mint to her dessert to give it a fresh taste.
    Naglagay siya ng menta sa kanyang dessert upang magbigay ng sariwang lasa.
    A common ingredient in medicines due to its health benefits.
    Many medicines contain mint because of its soothing properties.
    Maraming mga gamot ang naglalaman ng menta dahil sa mga katangian nitong nakapagpaginhawa.

    Etymology

    Spanish 'menta', derived from Latin 'mentha'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mint tea
    A drink made from mint leaves that usually provides relief.
    menta na tsaa
    mint candy
    Sweet candy that has a mint flavor.
    menta na candy

    Related Words

    menthol
    A compound found in mint that provides a cooling sensation and is used in cleaning products and medicines.
    menthol
    menter
    A type of plant from the mint family.
    menter

    Slang Meanings

    Always lively or cheerful
    My friends are so fun, they're always like mint.
    Ang saya-saya ng mga kabarkada ko, parang menta palagi.
    Fresh or cool
    Your outfit is so nice, it's like mint!
    Ang ganda ng outfit mo, parang menta!
    Always ready for anything or game for everything
    Juan said he's always ready for adventures!
    Sabi ni Juan, menta siya sa mga adventure!