Adobong palaka (en. Frog adobo)
a-do-bong pa-la-ka
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A dish cooked from frogs marinated in soy sauce, vinegar, and other spices.
The frog adobo I tried at the restaurant was delicious.
Masarap ang adobong palaka na sinubukan ko sa restaurant.
A traditional dish often prepared during special occasions.
Frog adobo is considered special during celebrations.
Tinuturing na espesyal ang adobong palaka sa mga handaan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Frog adobo, you are my favorite.
Frog adobo is one of people's favorite dishes.
Adobong palaka, ikaw ang aking paborito.
Related Words
adobo
A type of Filipino dish that has various forms and ingredients.
adobo
frog
An amphibian known for its ability to jump and its cool, attractive colors.
palaka
Slang Meanings
Favorite dish that can't be eaten
That adobongpalaka is really horrible, I don't have the appetite to eat!
Pangit talaga yung adobongpalaka, wala akong ganang kumain!
Person who is worthless or unbelievable
Your friend is like adobongpalaka, you can't count on him.
Parang adobongpalaka yang kaibigan mo, hindi ka maaasahan.
A joke about weird food
I joked that I would eat adobongpalaka, and they laughed uncontrollably!
Nag-joke ako na kakain ako ng adobongpalaka, tawa sila ng tawa!