Dukal (en. Savory)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Describes food that has a delicious taste or aroma.

That dish is really savory and makes you hungry.

Ang lutong iyon ay talagang dukal at nakakagutom.

Not sweet, but full of flavor.

The fried fish has a savory taste.

Ang piniritong isda ay may dukal na lasa.

Category of food that is not sweet, can be spicy or salty.

You should try the savory sauce on the pasta.

Dapat subukan ang dukal na sarsa sa mga pasta.

savory food

Food that is delicious and not sweet.

dukal na pagkain

savory crunch

Crispy food that is full of flavor.

dukal na lutong

delicious

Refers to food that has a pleasant taste.

masarap

Street-savvy, impoverished person

There’s Juan, he’s really struggling but he’s hardworking.

Ayun si Juan, dukal na dukal pero masipag yan.

Broke, without money

I'm broke right now, I have no money to eat.

Dukal ako ngayon, wala akong pera para kumain.

Sacrifice, striving in life

Because of being poor, one has to work hard to achieve their dreams.

Dahil sa being dukal, kaila ng magtrabaho ng mabuti para makamit ang pangarap.