Alimwang (en. Pungent)

/a.lim.wang/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A characteristic of food that has a strong smell and taste.
The pungency of garlic seemed to reach the entire kitchen.
Ang alimwang ng bawang ay tila umaabot sa buong kusina.
The quality of being flavorful or having a strong and effective taste.
The pungency of the spicy chili adds a unique flavor to the dish.
Ang alimwang ng maanghang na sili ay nagbibigay ng kakaibang lasa sa ulam.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pungent food
Foods with strong or intense flavors.
alimwang na pagkain
pungent smell
A strong odor from something, usually food.
alimwang ng amoy

Related Words

spicy
A term describing foods with a strong flavor or aroma.
maanghang
chili
A type of spice that adds heat to food.
sili

Slang Meanings

naughty or rebellious
This kid is really alimwang, doesn’t want to listen to his parents!
Ang alimwang talaga ng batang 'to, ayaw makinig sa mga magulang niya!
restless or overly active
Enough with that alimwang, we need to rest now!
Tama na ang alimwang na 'yan, kailangan na nating magpahinga!
noisy or rowdy
This alimwang is all about laughter and movement, totally out of control!
Ang alimwang na ito, puro tawanan at galaw, wala sa katinuan!