From root: alat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
umalat
u-ma-LAT
became salty
Present (Incomplete)
umaalat
u-ma-a-LAT
becoming salty
Future (Contemplated)
aalat
a-a-LAT
will become salty
Usage Note
Umalat is used when describing a dish or liquid that has increased in saltiness, often as a result of over-seasoning or evaporation during cooking. Colloquially, it can also refer to a situation or one's luck turning bad or becoming unfavorable.
Examples
" Umalat ang sinigang kahapon. "
Natural Translation
The sinigang turned salty yesterday.
Literal Translation
Became-salty the sinigang yesterday.
" Huwag mong hayaang umalat ang ulam. "
Natural Translation
Do not let the dish become salty.
Literal Translation
Do-not you let become-salty the dish.
" Umalat ang sabaw dahil nakalimutan kong ihalo nang mabuti ang asin bago ko ito inihain sa mga bisita. "
Natural Translation
The broth turned salty because I forgot to mix the salt well before I served it to the guests.
Literal Translation
Became-salty the broth because forgot I to-mix well the salt before I it served to the guests.
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