Pagsalat (en. Scratching)

/pagsalat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An action of scraping or damaging the surface of something using a sharp object.

He scratched his skin causing irritation.

Nagpagsalat siya sa kanyang balat na nagdulot ng pangangati.

The process of retrieving information or data from something or a place.

He used scraping to get the information from the database.

Gumamit siya ng pagsalat para makuha ang impormasyon mula sa database.

A working aimed at making cleaner or removing dirt from the surface of something.

The scraping of the floor was an effective way to remove the dirt.

Ang pagsalat ng sahig ay naging mabisang paraan upang alisin ang mga dumi.

derived from the word 'salat' which means 'physical act of something'

skin scratching

The occurrence of rash or irritation on the skin due to scratching.

pagsalat ng balat

salat

A related word describing the state of damage or destruction of something.

salat

Started from the surface or outside but has a deeper connotation, like pain or hurt.

I've been feeling it for a while now, it's like there's an itch in my heart from what she said.

Kangina pa ako dito, parang may pagsalat na ako sa puso ko doon sa sinabi niya.

To feel a strong emotional or passionate urge.

When I saw her, I felt this itch that made me want to hug her.

Nung nakita ko siya, may pagsalat akong naramdaman na parang gusto ko na siyang yakapin.