EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to be able to dip; can be dipped...
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advance payment; out-of-pocket payment...
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/ma-SAW-saw/
FIL: May kakayahang ilubog nang bahagya at panandalian sa isang likido, karaniwan sa sarsa o inumin.
EN: to be able to dip; can be dipped
The crucial verb for enjoying lumpiang shanghai, french fries, or chicharon. 'Pwedeng makisawsaw?' is the polite way of asking to use the shared bowl of suka, toyo, or ketchup. Without this verb, food is just less fun.
From 'ma-' (ability verb prefix) + 'sawsaw' (to dip).
ROOT MEANING: to dip; to meddle
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🇵🇭 Hindi mo masawsaw ang biskwit kung ubos na ang kape mo.
🇺🇸 You can't dip the biscuit if your coffee is all gone.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.