From root: lamig
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinalamigan
pi-na-la-mi-GAN
cooled something down
Present (Incomplete)
pinapalamigan
pi-na-pa-la-mi-GAN
cooling something down
Future (Contemplated)
papalamigan
pa-pa-la-mi-GAN
will cool something down
Usage Note
Palamigan is used when instructing someone to cool an item, typically food or drinks, by placing it in a refrigerator or a cold storage area. It emphasizes the process of making something cold enough for consumption within a specific location or container.
Examples
" Palamigan mo muna ang tubig. "
Natural Translation
Cool the water down first.
Literal Translation
Cool-down you first the water.
" Gusto kong palamigan ang juice. "
Natural Translation
I want to cool down the juice.
Literal Translation
Want I cool-down the juice.
" Bago dumating ang mga bisita, kailangan mong palamigan ang mga inumin sa loob ng refrigerator. "
Natural Translation
Before the guests arrive, you need to cool the drinks down inside the refrigerator.
Literal Translation
Before arrive the guests, need you cool-down the drinks in inside of refrigerator.
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