Arina (en. Flour)
/aˈri.na/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A powdered material typically made from ground grains of wheat.
Flour is a main ingredient in making bread.
Ang arina ay pangunahing sangkap sa paggawa ng tinapay.
Used in cooking and making various foods.
Flour is needed for these cookies.
Kailangan ng arina para sa mga biskwit na ito.
Also refers to powder from other grains like corn or rice.
There are gluten-free types of flour made from rice.
May mga gluten-free na uri ng arina mula sa bigas.
Etymology
Spanish word 'harina' meaning 'powder made from grain.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Wheat flour
Flour made from wheat, mainly used in baking.
Arina ng trigo
Related Words
bread
A type of food typically made from flour and water.
tinapay
cookie
A small pastry often made from flour.
biskwit
Slang Meanings
Ugly or not nice
Dude, your outfit is so arina. It's like you didn't even try!
Pare, ang arina ng damit mo. Parang hindi ka nag-ayos!
Diligent or hardworking
I wish everyone was like these students, they're so arina, always studying!
Sana all, ang arina ng mga estudyanteng 'to, laging nag-aaral!
Right or fitting
That's right, it's arina for what you like!
Tama yan, arina sa mga gusto mo!
Light or easy
Sometimes, life is arina if you have a positive mindset.
Minsan, ang buhay ay arina lang kung positive ang mindset mo.