From root: gatas
Usage Note
Magatas uses the ma- prefix on gatas to describe food or beverages that are notably milky or rich in dairy content. It is a practical descriptor in cooking and food discussion, applied to soups, coffee, desserts, or any dish where the milk content defines its character.
Examples
" Magatas ang sopas na ito. "
Natural Translation
This soup is creamy.
Literal Translation
Milky the soup that this.
" Masyadong magatas ang kape ko. "
Natural Translation
My coffee is too milky.
Literal Translation
Too milky the coffee mine.
" Mas masarap ang tsokolateng inumin kapag magatas at hindi gaanong matamis ang lasa nito. "
Natural Translation
The chocolate drink tastes better when it's creamy and not too sweet.
Literal Translation
More delicious the chocolate drink when milky and not so sweet the taste its.
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