From root: mantika
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
minantikaan
mi-nan-ti-ka-AN
greased something
Present (Incomplete)
minamantikaan
mi-na-man-ti-ka-AN
greasing something
Future (Contemplated)
mamantikaan
ma-man-ti-ka-AN
will grease something
Usage Note
Mantikaan is used when applying oil or grease to a surface, such as a cooking pan, to prevent food from sticking. It is most frequently encountered in culinary settings and household meal preparation.
Examples
" Mantikaan mo ang kawali. "
Natural Translation
Grease the pan.
Literal Translation
Grease you the pan.
" Kailangan mong mantikaan ang kawali. "
Natural Translation
You need to grease the pan.
Literal Translation
Need you grease the pan.
" Bago mo ilagay ang masa, mantikaan mong mabuti ang molde para hindi dumikit ang keyk. "
Natural Translation
Before you pour in the batter, grease the mold well so the cake doesn't stick.
Literal Translation
Before you put the batter, grease you well the mold so not stick the cake.
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