Bigasin (en. Rice with salt)
/biˈɡasin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of food consisting of cooked rice mixed with salt.
Bigasin is delicious, especially when paired with fried fish.
Masarap ang bigasin lalo na kapag may piniritong isda.
Bigasin is also referred to as a staple food for some people, especially in rural areas.
In the provinces, bigasin is always on the dining table.
Sa mga probinsya, ang bigasin ay palaging nasa hapag-kainan.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'bigas' which refers to a type of food grain, and 'asin' which means seasoning.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rice seasoned with salt
Rice seasoned with salt.
bigasin na kanin
Related Words
rice
Cooked grains of rice.
kanin
salt
A seasoning used in food.
asin
Slang Meanings
Social climber
Berto is such a social climber when it comes to events.
Sobra si Berto, talagang kotrina siya sa mga gimik.
Crawling around
Jolina? She crawls around rich people.
Jolina? Gumagapang yan sa mga mayayamang tao.
Attention-seeker
Oh man, Leo is such an attention-seeker around influencers.
Naku, masyadong kara-kara si Leo sa mga influencers.