Salt in Tagalog

Salt in Tagalog translates to “Asin,” the essential mineral substance used for seasoning and preserving food. This fundamental ingredient holds deep cultural significance in Filipino cuisine and daily life.

Discover how “salt” is expressed in various contexts, from cooking to chemistry, and learn its natural usage in everyday Filipino conversation.

[Words] = Salt

[Definition]:

• Salt /sɔːlt/
• Noun 1: A white crystalline substance (sodium chloride) used for seasoning and preserving food.
• Noun 2: A chemical compound formed from the reaction of an acid with a base.
• Verb 1: To add salt to food; to season with salt.
• Verb 2: To preserve food with salt.

[Synonyms] = Asin, Sal, Sodium chloride, Asin-dagat (sea salt).

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: Please pass me the salt and pepper.
Ex1_PH: Paki-abot nga ang asin at paminta.

Ex2_EN: We need to add more salt to the soup for better flavor.
Ex2_PH: Kailangan nating magdagdag pa ng asin sa sabaw para mas masarap.

Ex3_EN: Sea salt is healthier than regular table salt.
Ex3_PH: Ang asin-dagat ay mas malusog kaysa regular na asin sa mesa.

Ex4_EN: They salted the fish to preserve it for weeks.
Ex4_PH: Inasnan nila ang isda upang mapanatili ito ng ilang linggo.

Ex5_EN: Too much salt in your diet can cause high blood pressure.
Ex5_PH: Ang sobrang asin sa iyong pagkain ay maaaring magdulot ng mataas na presyon.