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    Paglaguma (en. Softening)

    /paɡ.laˈɡu.ma/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The process of becoming soft.
    The softening of fruits happens when they are overly ripe.
    Ang paglaguma ng mga prutas ay nangyayari kapag sila ay sobrang hinog.
    The state of being soft that can be reached by heating or boiling.
    The softening of milk with heat results in a softer cheese form.
    Ang paglaguma ng gatas sa init ay nagreresulta sa mas malambot na pormang keso.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'laguma' which means the soft state of something or contraction.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    softening of fruits
    The process where fruits become soft.
    paglaguma ng mga prutas

    Related Words

    soft
    A word that describes the quality of having softness.
    malambot

    Slang Meanings

    Intense snacking or wasting time.
    Stop with the paglaguma, it's better if you just study!
    Stop na sa paglaguma, mas mabuti pang mag-aral ka na lang!
    Being lazy or having no desire to do anything.
    It seems like he just paglaguma-ed at home, did nothing the whole day.
    Parang nagpaglaguma na siya sa bahay, walang ginawa buong araw.