From root: sala
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsala
nag-sa-LA
filtered
Present (Incomplete)
nagsasala
nag-sa-sa-LA
filtering
Future (Contemplated)
magsasala
mag-sa-sa-LA
will filter
Usage Note
Magsalá is used when an actor needs to strain liquids or sift dry ingredients like flour during food preparation. It is a common term in culinary contexts to describe the process of removing impurities or solid particles.
Examples
" Magsala ka ng harina. "
Natural Translation
Sift the flour.
Literal Translation
Filter you of flour.
" Kailangang magsalá ng tubig bago inumin. "
Natural Translation
You need to filter the water before drinking it.
Literal Translation
Need to filter of water before drink.
" Bago lutuin ang sopas, kailangan munang magsala ng sabaw upang matanggal ang mga buto at iba pang dumi. "
Natural Translation
Before cooking the soup, you first need to strain the broth to remove the bones and other impurities.
Literal Translation
Before to-cook the soup, need first to-filter of broth in-order to-remove the bones and other also dirt.
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