Tabog (en. Boiling)
/taˈbog/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A cooking process wherein water or liquid reaches its highest temperature and turns into steam.
The water is boiling, so we can cook the eggs now.
Ang tubig ay tabog na, kaya maaari na tayong magluto ng itlog.
A moment of immersion in hot water or other liquid.
After a few minutes, the soup boiled and it was ready for consumption.
Matapos ang ilang minuto, ang sabaw ay nagtabog at handa na ito sa pagkonsumo.
verb
The act of boiling or causing to boil.
We boiled water for our soup.
Nag-tabog kami ng tubig para sa aming sabaw.
Etymology
Tagalog Language
Common Phrases and Expressions
Put water and boil
A typical cooking step involving bringing cold water to a boil.
Magtubig at magtabog
Related Words
heat
The temperature that initiates the boiling process.
init
Slang Meanings
hide, danger
Don't worry, we'll just hide behind the tree until the people are gone.
Wag kang mag-alala, tabog lang tayo sa likod ng puno hanggang mawala ang mga tao.
hidden place
Here in the hideout, we can find a nice spot to rest.
Dito sa tabog, makakahanap tayo ng magandang spot para magpahinga.
secret hangout or activity
Come to the hideout later, we have a secret party!
Tuloy ka sa tabog mamaya, may secret party tayo!