Salaghati (en. Strainer)

/salaɡˈhati/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A tool used to filterize fluids from solid objects.
I used a grief to filter the broth from the flesh.
Gumamit ako ng salaghati para salain ang sabaw mula sa mga laman.
A used cleaning in grains or particles.
Sir is essential to preparing my favorite rice food.
Ang salaghati ay mahalaga sa paghahanda ng paborito kong pagkaing kanin.
Furniture with a hole used for various purposes in the kitchen.
I bought the new grief made of stainless steel.
Nabili ko ang bagong salaghati na gawa sa hindi kinakalawang na asero.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'salag' meaning to filter and 'hati' meaning divide.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tea strainer
A strainer used for preparing tea.
salaghati ng tsaa

Related Words

filter
A term describing the process of sifting or filtering things.
salag
colander
A type of tool that serves a similar purpose as a strainer.
baki

Slang Meanings

like a messed up or lost voice
Wow, Juan's voice was so salaghati earlier, it sounded like he couldn’t get back on track!
Grabe, ang salaghati ng boses ni Juan kanina, parang hindi siya makabawi!
confused or unfocused
My mind is always salaghati when the teacher quizzes us.
Laging salaghati ang isip ko pag nagpapa-quiz ang teacher.
becoming disoriented or not organized
I'm so salaghati with everything I've done today.
Sobrang salaghati na ako sa dami ng ginawa ko ngayon.