Bagoong (en. Fermented fish or shrimp paste)
ba-go-ong
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of condiment made from fermented fish or shrimp and salt.
Bagoong is often used with dishes like pinakbet.
Kadalasang ginagamit ang bagoong sa mga lutong pagkain tulad ng pinakbet.
Food used as a seasoning in various Filipino dishes.
There is boiled bagoong that my family loves.
May nilagang bagoong na paborito ng pamilya ko.
A product made from cooked fish that is prepared in all conditions.
I bought bagoong at the market for our dinner.
Bumili ako ng bagoong sa palengke para sa aming hapunan.
Etymology
The origin of the word bagoong is from the Spanish word.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fish bagoong
Fermented fish paste.
bagoong isda
shrimp bagoong
Fermented shrimp paste.
bagoong alamang
Related Words
condiment
A type of dipping sauce used with food.
sawsawan
fish meat
Meat from fish used in making bagoong.
karneng isda
Slang Meanings
A delicious dip often used with food.
Have you eaten bagoong with pinakbet?
Kumain ka na ba ng bagoong sa pinakbet?
Said to be 'to die for', like a 'to die for dish' that elevates the flavor.
Just add that bagoong; it’s to die for with the dish!
Pindot ka lang sa bagoong na yan, pamatay yan sa ulam!
An enhancer for food, especially when it's bland.
Bagoong is the answer to tasteless rice!
Bagoong ang sagot sa walang lasa na kanin!