Hinog (en. Ripe)

hee-nog

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means the complete maturity of food or fruit.
The mango is ripe and sweet.
Ang mangga ay hinog at matamis na.
Reflects the right characteristics or level of development.
His knowledge in the field has matured in the past.
Ang kanyang kaalaman sa larangan ay hinog na sa nakaraan.

Etymology

Meaning from the root word 'hinog' in Tagalog.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fully ripe
at the complete stage of ripeness.
hinog na hinog

Related Words

ripe fruit
Fruits that have completely matured or reached the right level of sweetness.
hinog na prutas
aged meat
Meat that is at the right aging or care in the cooking process.
hinog na karne

Slang Meanings

Just the right timing or opportunity.
Did you see that the opportunity is ripe, so don't let it pass.
Nakita mo na hinog na ang pagkakataon, kaya huwag ng palampasin.
A situation or thing that's perfectly fine or clear.
The discussion is totally ripe, so we can make a decision now.
Hinog na hinog na ang usapan, kaya pwede na tayong magdesisyon.
Round and soft fruit, ready to eat.
The mangoes in the backyard are so ripe, they're as sweet as my life.
Yung mangga sa likod ng bahay, ang hinog na sobra, kasing tamis ng buhay ko.