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    Bangus (en. Milkfish)

    baŋus

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of fish known for its soft and delicious flesh.
    My family loves bangus sinigang.
    Mahilig ang pamilya ko sa bangus na sinigang.
    A popular type of fish in many areas of the Philippines, especially along the coast.
    Many bangus are caught along the coast of Batangas.
    Maraming mga bangus ang nahuhuli sa baybayin ng Batangas.
    Fish that has a high value and is well-known in markets.
    Bangus is often sold in local markets.
    Ang bangus ay malimit na ibinebenta sa mga palengke sa bayan.

    Etymology

    Tagalog word meaning 'milkfish'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    grilled bangus
    Bangus cooked over charcoal.
    inihaw na bangus
    dried bangus
    Bangus that has been dried and salted.
    bangus na daing

    Related Words

    sinigang
    A type of Filipino soup usually cooked with bangus as the main ingredient.
    sinigang
    daing
    A method of preparing fish or meat by drying and salting.
    daing

    Slang Meanings

    Only garlic is missing
    Wow, the milkfish sinigang is delicious; only garlic is missing.
    Naku, ang sarap ng sinigang na bangus, bawang na lang ang kulang.
    Just go for it
    Cook the bangus, just go for it!
    Putahein mo na yung bangus, laban lang!
    Like a fish in a jar
    We’re like fish in a jar here at the party; it’s so cramped!
    Para tayong banga na bangus dito sa party, siksikan!