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    Piglas (en. To break)

    ˈpɪɡlɑs

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To crush something that is hard or contains liquid.
    Squeeze the fruit to get its juice.
    Piglasin mo ang prutas upang makuha ang katas nito.
    To create a gap or crack in something.
    Control the crackling fire so that the smoke doesn't spread.
    Pigilin mo ang piglas na apoy para hindi magkalat ang usok.
    To crush or grind something.
    Crush the ice before adding it to the drink.
    Piglasin ang yelo bago ipagdagdag sa inumin.

    Etymology

    Pinagmulan mula sa wika ng mga Tagalog

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    heartbreak squeeze
    The pain or suffering caused by heartbreak or loss.
    piglas ng puso

    Related Words

    squeeze
    An action of forcing liquid out of something, like fruit.
    piga

    Slang Meanings

    Defeated or lost in a fight or situation.
    He failed the exam, he really got knocked down.
    Bumagsak siya sa exam, piglas na piglas talaga siya.
    Faced difficulties or struggled with something.
    He's been struggling at work these past few weeks.
    Piglas siya sa trabaho nitong mga nakaraang linggo.
    Bowed down or struggled because of load or pressure.
    So many assignments, I'm really feeling the pressure.
    Ang dami ng assignments, piglas na piglas na ako.