Bentosahan (en. Bento box)
/ben.to.sá.han/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A food container often derived from Japanese culture used for carrying prepared food.
She bought a bento box for her lunch.
Bumili siya ng bentosahan para sa kanyang tanghalian.
An intricate meal placed in a container, typically combining various dishes and rice.
The bento box contains rice, fish, and vegetables.
Ang bentosahan ay mayroong kanin, isda, at mga gulay.
Etymology
from 'bento' meaning 'packed meal' and 'sahan' meaning 'dish' or a food container.
Common Phrases and Expressions
themed bento box
A type of bento box with a special theme or design.
bentosahan na may templa
Related Words
bento
Commonly used name for bento boxes in Japan, often containing rice, fish, and other foods.
bentō
food
Types of food commonly included in a bento box.
pagkain
Slang Meanings
Just one thing, it's fine!
Let's just bento, no need to discuss it further.
Bentosahan na tayo, di na kailangan pag-usapan pa.
Come on, let's go!
Let's bento! We're late!
Bentosahan na! Late na tayo!
No problem!
That's just bento, it's easy.
Bentosahan lang 'yan, madali lang.