Tayom (en. Grease)

tah-yom

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A lubricating or viscous liquid.
The grease of the oil causes the parts of the machine to slide.
Ang tayom ng langis ay nagdudulot ng pagdulas ng mga bahagi ng makina.
A flavorful liquid used in cooking.
I added grease to my fried egg.
Nilagyan ko ng tayom ang aking lutong itlog.
A substance that can create ripples or waves in water.
The grease of the water in the river seems to become slippery.
Ang tayom ng tubig sa ilog ay tila nagiging madulas.

Etymology

Originated from the word 'tayom' referring to the presence of grease or liquid.

Common Phrases and Expressions

too greasy
Meaning there is too much grease or liquid.
nakakailang tayom

Related Words

cooking oil
A type of grease used in cooking.
mantika
oil
A viscous liquid used in various industries.
langis

Slang Meanings

Let's go, come on!
Let's tayom to the park, we have nothing to do here!
Tayom na sa park, wala tayong gagawin dito!
Join us!
Come on, it's fun here!
Tayom na, masaya dito!
Let's go eat, I'm hungry!
Come on, let's go to eat, I'm super hungry!
Tayom na sa kainan, nagugutom na ako!