Salagoy (en. Sieve)

/sa.la.go.y/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of tool used for filtering grains or liquids.

Maria used the sieve to sift the flour before starting to cook.

Ginamit ni Maria ang salagoy upang salain ang harina bago simulan ang pagluto.

A tool with holes used to catch larger particles while passing liquids.

A sieve is needed to remove solids from the broth.

Kailangan ng salagoy upang alisin ang mga buo sa sabaw.

A name for a tool used in cooking and food preparation.

I often use the sieve for household tasks.

Madalas akong gumagamit ng salagoy sa mga gawaing bahay.

From the word 'salag' meaning 'to filter' or 'to shave' and 'goy' that may refer to a creation or result.

sieve of water

A sieve used for filtering water from grains such as rice.

salagoy ng tubig

filter

An action of sifting or washing to remove unwanted items.

salag

like a liar or worthless

Don't believe him, he's just a salagoy.

Wag kang maniniwala sa kanya, salagoy lang yan.

a person who talks a lot but has nothing meaningful to say

He talks so much, but it's all just salagoy.

Ang dami niyang sinasabi, pero puro salagoy lang.

just chatting, but not serious

Sure, I'll help you, but this might just be salagoy.

Sige, tulungan na lang kita, pero baka salagoy lang ito.