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talop

to peel; remove skin; peeled

verb adjective TA-lop Native origin Less Common
Food & Drink Cooking

Usage Note

Talop describes the action of removing the outer skin of fruits or vegetables, such as peeling a mango or banana. As an adjective it means already peeled. It is an everyday kitchen term used throughout the Philippines.

Examples

Beginner

" Talupan mo ang mangga. "

Natural Translation

Peel the mango.

Literal Translation

Peel you the mango.

Intermediate

" Kailangan ang talop sa patatas bago iluto. "

Natural Translation

The peel of the potato is needed before cooking.

Literal Translation

Needed the peel on potato before cook.

Advanced

" Habang nagluluto ako ng ulam, tinalupan ng aking ina ang mga patatas para sa nilagang manok. "

Natural Translation

While I was cooking the main dish, my mother peeled the potatoes for the chicken stew.

Literal Translation

While cooking I of dish peeled by-the my mother the potatoes for the boiled chicken.

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How Tagalog words work

Actor Focus Verbs

magtalop AF VERB

to peel

Object Focus Verbs

talupan OF VERB

to peel [it]

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