Paglalatang (en. Canning)

pag-lala-tang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of placing food in cans or other containers to keep it fresh.
Canning is popular in areas rich in harvest.
Ang paglalatang ay popular sa mga pook na mayaman sa ani.
A method of food preservation to extend its shelf life.
Many people learned canning to store food during the rainy season.
Maraming tao ang natuto ng paglalatang upang mag-imbak ng pagkain sa panahon ng tag-ulan.

Etymology

from the word 'latang' which means can or package, and 'pag-' as a prefix indicating the action or process.

Common Phrases and Expressions

canned foods
foods that have been processed and placed in cans to maintain freshness.
mga pagkaing nakalatang
canning of fruits
the process of putting fruits in cans to preserve their flavor and nutrition.
paglalatan ng prutas

Related Words

can
A type of container usually made of metal used in canning.
lata
fresh
Means undamaged or unpreserved, usually for foods.
sariwa

Slang Meanings

Putting together food in a can.
We canned fruit cocktail for the gathering.
Nagpaglalatang kami ng fruit cocktail para sa handaan.
The act of stuffing food into a can.
Before, we canned vegetables at home.
Dati, nagpaglalatang kami ng mga gulay sa bahay.
Preserving food to avoid spoilage.
Canning is great because it extends the shelf life of food.
Maganda ang paglalatang dahil tumatagal ang mga pagkain.