Alakbigas (en. Rice wine)

/a.lak.bi.gas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An alcoholic beverage made from rice, typically fermented.

Rice wine is popular at celebrations in local communities.

Ang alakbigas ay popular sa mga pagdiriwang sa mga lokal na komunidad.

A traditional drink in many Asian cultures.

Rice wine is part of the culture in many Asian countries.

Ang alakbigas ay bahagi ng kultura ng maraming bansa sa Asya.

Derived from the words 'alak' (alcohol) and 'bigas' (rice), referring to a type of alcoholic beverage made from rice.

to drink rice wine

uminom ng alakbigas

alcohol

A general term for alcoholic beverages.

alak

fermentation

A process where sugar is converted into alcohol with the help of microorganisms.

fermentation

Strong drink that gets you wild.

That's some strong drink, just one glass and you're out of it.

Sobrang alakbigas 'yan, kahit isang baso lang, wala nang kaalam-alam.

Type of drink used for parties.

Here in our group, we always have strong drinks during reunions.

Dito sa barkadahan, lagi kaming may alakbigas kapag may reunion.

Drink with many effects.

Don't drink too much of that strong drink, you might not even recognize your friends later.

Huwag ka masyadong uminom ng alakbigas, baka mamaya hindi mo na makilala mga kaibigan mo.