Papagaspasin (en. To peel)

/papaɡaspaˈsin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of removing the skin or outer layer of something.
He needs to peel the bananas before cooking.
Kailangan niyang papagaspasin ang mga saging bago lutuin.
The process of removing the outer part of fruits or vegetables.
The children learned to peel apples in cooking class.
Ang mga bata ay natutong papagaspasin ng mga mansanas sa klase ng pagluluto.
A method of preparing food that requires peeling.
Before adding to the salad, peel the cucumbers.
Bago ilagay sa salad, papagaspasin ang mga pipino.

Common Phrases and Expressions

peeling string beans
Peeling string beans commonly used in Filipino dishes.
papagaspas ng sitaw

Related Words

peel
The term 'peel' refers to a part of the action of removing the skin.
gaspas
skin
The 'skin' refers to the outer part of fruit or vegetables that should be removed.
balat

Slang Meanings

To get rid of or remove pets or enemies in life.
You need to get rid of those toxic friends of yours.
Kailangan mo nang papagaspasin 'yang toxic na mga kaibigan mo.
Don't let issues or problems linger.
You need to deal with that debt of yours before interest accrues.
Papagaspasin mo na 'yang utang mo bago pa magka-interest.