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    Banila (en. Vanilla)

    ba-ni-la

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of sweet or flavoring used in foods and drinks.
    I want ice cream with vanilla.
    Gusto ko ng ice cream na may banila.
    A modified version of traditional items, often used in desserts.
    Vanilla is one of the basic flavors in baking.
    Ang banila ay isa sa mga basic flavors sa baking.

    Etymology

    Second language of Filipinos derived from Spanish 'vani' referring to a group of people in a place.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    vanilla flavor
    Common flavor expected or traditional.
    banila na lasa

    Related Words

    sweetener
    An item used to sweeten food.
    pampatamis
    ice cream
    A type of cold dessert often with vanilla.
    sorbetes

    Slang Meanings

    Plain or basic, without any extra features.
    Why is your dish always so plain, lacking flavor?
    Bakit lagi na lang banila ang dish niyo, walang lasa?
    Used to describe something that is too straightforward or boring.
    This movie is so plain, it has no plot twist!
    Ang banila naman ng movie na 'to, wala ring plot twist!
    Lacking excitement or thrill.
    The party was so plain, there wasn’t even any dancing!
    Ang banila ng party, wala man lang sayawan!