From root: lamig
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinalamig
i-pi-na-la-MIG
put something to cool
Present (Incomplete)
ipinapalamig
i-pi-na-pa-la-MIG
putting something to cool
Future (Contemplated)
ipapalamig
i-pa-pa-la-MIG
will put something to cool
Usage Note
Ipalamig is used when asking or instructing someone to let an object cool down, such as placing food in the refrigerator or leaving a hot dish to sit before serving. It is a common command in household settings, especially when dealing with freshly cooked meals or drinks.
Examples
" Ipalamig mo muna ang kape. "
Natural Translation
Let the coffee cool first.
Literal Translation
Put-to-cool you first the coffee.
" Kailangan mong ipalamig ang ulam. "
Natural Translation
You need to put the food to cool.
Literal Translation
Need you put-to-cool the food.
" Bago mo ihain ang sinigang, ipalamig mo muna nang kaunti para hindi mapaso ang mga bisita. "
Natural Translation
Before you serve the sinigang, let it cool a bit first so the guests don't get burned.
Literal Translation
Before you serve the sinigang, put-to-cool you first of little so not get-burned the guests.
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