Tunawin (en. Thaw)
/tuˈnawin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Removal of ice or frozen food from a cold condition.
Thaw the meat before cooking.
Tunawin mo ang karne bago lutuin.
Heating an object to turn it into liquid from being frozen or icy.
We need to thaw the ice outside so we can go out.
Kailangan nating tunawin ang mga yelo sa labas para makalabas.
Preparing animal products from a frozen state.
I give the fish time to thaw before cooking.
Binibigyan ko ng oras ang isda upang tunawin bago magluto.
Etymology
root word from 'tuna' meaning 'to remove cold'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
thaw the ice
Drink hot water or place the ice in a warm place.
tunawin mo ang yelo
don't forget to thaw
Don't forget to remove the cold or wait for it to thaw.
wag kalimutang tunawin
Related Words
ice
Frozen water used in drinks.
yelo
cold
A state of temperature that is low and uncomfortable.
malamig
Slang Meanings
to be authentic
Dude, just be real and stop pretending!
Dude, tunawin mo na 'yang fake persona mo!
to be submissive
Don't just give in, go ahead and follow what he wants.
Huwag kang tunawin, sumunod ka na lang sa gusto niya.