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    Halaan (en. Mollusk)

    /ha.laan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of seafood with a soft body and usually has a shell.
    The halaan is delicious when cooked in broth.
    Ang halaan ay masarap kapag niluto sa sabaw.
    A type of bivalve mollusk known for its nutritious meat.
    Many halaan have been caught on the shore.
    Marami pang halaan ang nahuli sa baybayin.

    Etymology

    As a local term in certain regions of the Philippines.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Halaan in broth
    A traditional dish that features halaan as the main ingredient.
    Halaan sa sabaw

    Related Words

    saltiness
    A primary taste often noted in dishes with halaan.
    alat
    sour soup
    A sour soup that may include halaan.
    sinigang

    Slang Meanings

    come on, just go for it
    Come on, let's leave already!
    Hala, alis na tayo!
    suspense or danger
    Whoa, that seems dangerous.
    Halaan, parang delikado yan.
    don't care
    Whatever, I don't want to be there, they're rude.
    Hala, ayoko na dyan, bastos sila.