Alingasaw (en. Odor)

/a.liŋ.a.saw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A word describing an unpleasant or bad smell.
I noticed the odor of rotting fruit in the corner of the market.
Napansin ko ang alingasaw ng nabubulok na prutas sa sulok ng pamilihan.
A scent coming from something that is dirty or decaying.
The odor from the garbage can is disturbing to people around.
Ang alingasaw mula sa basurahan ay nakakaabala sa mga tao sa paligid.
The result of improper storage of food or items.
Due to the odor of the meat, we had to throw it away immediately.
Dahil sa alingasaw ng karne, kailangan namin itong itapon agad.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'lingasaw' meaning smell or odor.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Odor of garbage
Smell coming from leftover trash.
Alingasaw ng basura
Odor of decay
Smell coming from decaying items.
Alingasaw ng bulok

Related Words

rancidity
A type of bad smell usually used to describe spoiled food.
lansa
bad smell
A phrase referring to unpleasant odor coming from things.
sama ng amoy

Slang Meanings

smell that is pungent or irritating to the nose
The smell of garbage by the roadside is disgusting.
Ang alingasaw ng basura sa tabi ng kalsada ay nakakadiri.
rotten string beans
The smell of rotten string beans really reaches the nose!
Yung alingasaw ng sitaw ay talagang umaabot sa ilong!
smelly smoke
Oh no, there's a bad smell coming from the fire of decaying tires.
Naku, may alingasaw na nagmumula sa apoy ng mga nabubulok na gulong.