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    Asim (en. Sour)

    /ˈasim/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A characteristic of taste that shows sourness.
    The sourness of the lemon gives a refreshing taste to the drink.
    Ang asim ng limon ay nagbibigay ng sariwang lasa sa inumin.
    An expression or consequence of sourness.
    The sourness of her face showed her dislike for the food.
    Ang asim ng kanyang mukha ay nagpapakita ng di pagkagusto sa pagkain.
    A form of food or drink that has a sour taste.
    Many people enjoy sour foods like sinigang.
    Maraming tao ang mahilig sa maasim na pagkain tulad ng sinigang.
    adjective
    Describing a taste that is not sweet but sour.
    The sour grapes are used in making vinegar.
    Ang maasim na ubas ay ginagamit sa paggawa ng suka.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin word 'acidus' meaning sour.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sourness of fruits
    Refers to the taste of fruits that is sour.
    asim ng mga prutas
    too sour
    Refers to excessive sourness of food or drink.
    masyadong maasim

    Related Words

    vinegar
    A sour liquid often used as a seasoning or preservative for food.
    suka
    lemon
    A fruit with high acidity often used in drinks and savory dishes.
    limon

    Slang Meanings

    Sour or tangy, used to describe a person's behavior that is sharp or abrupt.
    His face was sour when he found out he wasn't invited to the party.
    Ang asim ng mukha niya nung nalaman niyang hindi siya invited sa party.
    Tough, rough, or difficult, often referring to a challenging situation.
    Life in the city is tough, saving money is really hard.
    Ang asim ng buhay sa syudad, sobrang hirap mag-ipon.
    Unexpected or shocking, especially in a negative sense.
    Wow, the news that the scandal broke is shocking!
    Grabe, asim ng balita na pumutok ang scandal!