latak
laták with stress marks
residue; to form residue
Usage Note
Latak describes the sediment or dregs that settle at the bottom of a liquid — coffee grounds, rice water residue, or wine sediment. Figuratively it is used to describe the lowest social stratum (latak ng lipunan, the dregs of society), making it a versatile word in both literal and metaphorical speech.
Examples
" May latak sa baso. "
Natural Translation
There is residue in the glass.
Literal Translation
Has residue in glass.
" May latak ang kape. "
Natural Translation
The coffee has residue.
Literal Translation
Has residue the coffee.
" Bago ka uminom, hayaan mong lumusong muna ang latak sa ilalim ng tasa para hindi mapait ang kape. "
Natural Translation
Before you drink, let the residue settle to the bottom of the cup first so the coffee won't turn bitter.
Literal Translation
Before you drink, let you settle first the residue at bottom of-the cup so not turn-bitter the coffee.
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