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    Balaong (en. Fermented fish paste)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of food made from fermented fish and other fish that is cooked and soaked in salt.
    Balaong is often used as a dip for dishes.
    Kadalasang ginagamit ang balaong bilang sawsawan sa mga pagkain.
    A seasoning commonly used in Filipino dishes.
    Balaong adds a distinct flavor to sinigang.
    Ang balaong ay nagbibigay ng natatanging lasa sa sinigang.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fermented fish
    Fermented fish.
    balaong na isda

    Related Words

    bagoong
    A type of fermented seafood similar to balaong but specific to shrimp or other shellfish.
    bagoong
    kinilaw
    A method of cooking where fresh fish is soaked in vinegar, salt, or calamansi often accompanied by balaong.
    kinilaw

    Slang Meanings

    A can or packet of cookies that is old or unsellable.
    Where's the Balaong that we're going to buy? It seems like there's no more of this for sale in the grocery.
    Saan ba 'yung Balaong na bibilhin natin? Mukhang wala nang mabentang ganito sa grocery.
    A person who seems indifferent to whatever happens.
    As for him, he's just being indifferent to our problems again.
    Basta siya, balawong balawong nanaman sa mga problema natin.
    A person or thing that is hard to deal with.
    He's so difficult to deal with that everyone around him feels indifferent.
    Sudden ang balat siya, kaya naman lahat ng kasama niya, parang balawong.