From root: laga
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naglaga
nag-la-GA
boiled
Present (Incomplete)
naglalaga
nag-la-la-GA
is boiling
Future (Contemplated)
maglalaga
mag-la-la-GA
will boil
Usage Note
Maglaga is used when boiling solid food items like eggs, corn, or meat to cook them, distinguishing it from 'magpakulo' which typically refers to boiling water or liquids. It is frequently seen in recipes for traditional Filipino dishes that require simple preparation.
Examples
" Maglaga ka ng mais. "
Natural Translation
Boil some corn.
Literal Translation
Boil you of corn.
" Maglaga tayo ng itlog. "
Natural Translation
Let’s boil some eggs.
Literal Translation
Let’s boil eggs.
" Bago lutuin ang sabaw, maglaga muna tayo ng baka nang ilang oras para lumambot ang karne. "
Natural Translation
Before cooking the broth, let's first boil the beef for a few hours so the meat becomes tender.
Literal Translation
Before cook the broth, boil first we of beef for some hours so soften the meat.
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