From root: alat
Usage Note
Pagkaalat describes the inherent quality or characteristic of something being salty. This term is often used in scientific or technical contexts.
Examples
" Ayaw ko sa pagkaalat nito. "
Natural Translation
I don't like how salty this is.
Literal Translation
Don't-want I of saltiness of-this.
" Hindi ko kaya ang pagkaalat nito. "
Natural Translation
I can't handle the saltiness of this.
Literal Translation
Not I can-handle the state-of-being-salty of-this.
" Ang pagkaalat ng tubig-dagat ang dahilan kung bakit hindi ito maiinom kahit gaano ka kauhaw. "
Natural Translation
The saltiness of seawater is the reason it cannot be drunk no matter how thirsty you are.
Literal Translation
The saltiness of water-sea the reason why not it can-be-drunk even how-much you thirsty.
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