Atay (en. Liver)

/ˈataas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An organ in the human or animal body that has many important functions in metabolism.

The liver is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels.

Ang atay ay responsable sa pagkontrol ng mga antas ng asukal sa dugo.

One of the main components of many types of food, especially in Asian cuisines.

I love liver cooked with garlic and soy sauce.

Paborito ko ang atay na niluto sa bawang at toyo.

From the Spanish word 'ata', a local term.

Chicken liver

A specific part of an animal commonly used in cooking.

Atay ng manok

Beef liver

Another type of liver that comes from cattle and is also used in various dishes.

Atay ng baka

tissue

Surrounds the liver and connects it to other parts of the body.

tisyu

wound

Can affect liver health if the wounds are severe.

sugat

dead

It's so scary, it's like they're dead from shock!

Sobrang nakakatakot, parang atay na siya sa gulat!

ugly

You said that's pretty, but for me, it's just ugly.

Sabi mo maganda 'yan, pero para sa akin, atay lang 'yan.

super corny

Wow, your outfit is just so corny!

Grabe, yung suot mo, parang atay na baduy!