Filipino · Food & Drink
gatas
Milk
Beginnernoun
Definition
A white drink produced by cows.
Example
Umiinom ng gatas ang bata gabi-gabi.
The child drinks milk every night.
Etymology
'Gatas' comes from the Proto-Austronesian '*gatas', meaning 'milk'. It has maintained its relevance throughout history in Tagalog-speaking communities.
How & Where It’s Used
'Gatas' is used in both spoken and written forms and is applicable in everyday discussion about food and nutrition.