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    Pagiling (en. Grinding)

    /pəˈɡilɪŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    Process of crushing or grinding materials to become finer.
    The grinding of grains is an important step in making flour.
    Ang pagiling ng butil ay isang mahalagang hakbang sa paggawa ng harina.
    Preparation of food by crushing ingredients.
    Grinding spices before boiling the soup is important.
    Mahalaga ang pagiling ng mga pampalasa bago pakuluan ang sabaw.
    One of the methods of processing crops.
    Grinding is also used in coffee preparation.
    Ang pagiling ay ginagamit din sa pagtatrabaho ng kape.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'giling' meaning 'to grind' or 'to mill'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    grinding corn
    The process of crushing corn to make flour or powder.
    pagiling ng mais
    coffee grinding
    Activity of crushing coffee beans in preparation for brewing.
    pagiling ng kape

    Related Words

    grind
    The word 'giling' is used as the root of 'pagiling' and refers to the action of grinding or milling.
    giling
    crushed
    A word that reflects the state of things that have been ground or crushed.
    durog

    Slang Meanings

    observing or investigating
    You need to pagiled to find out his true intentions.
    Kailangan mong magpagiling sa kanyang tunay na intensyon.
    sneaking a peek at someone or something
    He pagiled at night to peek at the people outside.
    Nagpagiling siya sa gabi para sumilip sa mga tao sa labas.