Iskombro (en. Scramble)

/isˈkòmbro/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A method of cooking eggs in which they are mixed and beaten.
I want to eat scrambled eggs with salt and pepper.
Gusto kong kumain ng iskombro na may asin at paminta.
A dish that is cooked in a scrambled manner.
The scrambled dish he prepared looked delicious.
Nagmukhang masarap ang iskombro na inihanda niya.

Etymology

derived from the English word 'scramble'

Common Phrases and Expressions

scrambled eggs
Eggs cooked in a mixed or beaten manner.
iskombro na itlog

Related Words

egg
The main ingredient used in making scrambled eggs.
itlog

Slang Meanings

Iskombro is often used to describe a crowded or chaotic situation.
It feels like a scramble inside the bus, no one can move.
Parang iskombro na dito sa loob ng bus, walang makagalaw.
Iskombro means 'crowded' or 'scramble'.
On sale day, people really scramble inside the store.
Sa araw ng sale, talagang iskombro ang mga tao sa loob ng tindahan.
Iskombro is used as slang to describe a chaotic scenario or situation.
Our house is a scramble because we have guests.
Iskombro na ang bahay namin dahil may bisita.