Bungulan (en. Turmeric)
bo͝o-ngoo-lan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of medicinal herb used in cooking and has health benefits.
Turmeric is commonly used in Asian cuisines.
Ang bungulan ay karaniwang ginagamit sa mga lutuing Asyano.
Has anti-inflammatory properties.
Turmeric is good for those with arthritis because of its anti-inflammatory properties.
Ang bungulan ay mainam sa mga may arthritis dahil sa mga anti-inflammatory na katangian nito.
An ingredient used for coloring food.
Turmeric is added to foods to give them color and flavor.
Idinadagdag ang bungulan sa mga pagkain upang bigyan ito ng kulay at lasa.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Turmeric in cooking
Using turmeric as an ingredient in dishes.
Bungulan sa lutuan
Related Words
folk healer
A person who uses herbal remedies for healing.
albularyo
medicinal plants
Plants used in traditional medicine.
halamang gamot
Slang Meanings
broken or not in good condition
His vehicle is in a bad state, so he can't get any passengers.
Ang bungulan ng sasakyan niya, kaya wala siyang makuhang pasahero.
useless person
That useless person won't be able to join our plans.
Walang silbi 'yang bungulan na 'yan, hindi ka makakasama sa mga plano namin.
unbelievable or absurd
Wow, your story is so ridiculous, I don't know if I should believe it or not!
Grabe, ang bungulan ng kwento mo, di ko alam kung naniniwala ako o hindi!