From root: sala
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sinala
si-na-LA
filtered
Present (Incomplete)
sinasala
si-na-sa-LA
filtering
Future (Contemplated)
sasalain
sa-sa-la-IN
will filter
Usage Note
Salain is used when filtering liquids to remove impurities or sifting dry ingredients like flour during food preparation. It specifically refers to the use of a strainer, sieve, or filter to separate unwanted particles from the main substance.
Examples
" Salain mo ang gatas. "
Natural Translation
Filter the milk.
Literal Translation
Filter you the milk.
" Kailangan mong salain ang tubig. "
Natural Translation
You need to filter the water.
Literal Translation
Need you filter the water.
" Bago mo ibuhos ang sabaw, salain mo muna ito para matanggal ang mga buto at iba pang dumi. "
Natural Translation
Before you pour the broth, filter it first so the bones and other bits are removed.
Literal Translation
Before you pour the broth, filter you first it so removed the plural bone and other dirt.
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