Paglaklak (en. To sip)
pag-lak-lak
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of drinking a liquid through the mouth.
He swigged water after the game.
Paglaklak siya ng tubig pagkatapos ng laro.
The act of drawing liquid from a container through the mouth.
She sipped coffee from her cup.
Nagpaglaklak siya ng kape mula sa tasa.
To drink something quickly or energetically.
On hot days, he often gulps down cold drinks.
Nang may mainit na panahon, madalas siyang paglaklak ng malamig na inumin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
drinking water
The act of drinking water.
paglaklak ng tubig
drinking alcohol
The act of drinking alcohol.
paglaklak ng alak
Related Words
beverages
Things that can be consumed as drinks.
inumin
cup
A container used for drinking.
tasa
Slang Meanings
To eat or drink excessively, usually referring to alcohol.
He drank a bottle of whiskey last night!
Nagpaglaklak siya ng isang bote ng whisky kagabi!
To drink wildly without holding back, as if in a hurry.
Before the party, they drank at home first.
Bago nag-party, nagpaglaklak muna sila sa bahay.
To eat or drink aggressively or quickly.
He drank his beer fast at the bar.
Ang bilis niyang nagpaglaklak ng beer sa bar.