Iulam (en. Side dish)
yu-lám
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A food usually served with rice.
Adobo is our main side dish for lunch.
Ang adobo ang pangunahing iulam namin sa tanghalian.
Represents any food that completes a meal.
The side dish is important in every family dinner.
Mahalaga ang iulam sa bawat hapunan ng pamilya.
Food that can be eaten with various dishes.
Many people love dishes that include vegetables.
Maraming tao ang mahilig sa mga ulam na may gulay.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'ulam' which means the food typically served with rice.
Common Phrases and Expressions
no side dish
No enough food that requires rice.
walang iulam
serve the side dish
Prepare or present the side dish ready for eating.
ihain ang iulam
Related Words
rice
Cooked rice usually accompanied by a side dish.
kanin
ingredients
Ingredients added to a dish for a tastier meal.
sahog
Slang Meanings
To find a way to get what you want.
Go ahead, iulam what you want, just don't take too long.
Sige lang, iulam mo na ang gusto mo, basta 'wag kang mamaya-maya.
To look for a way or a solution.
We need to iulam to finish this.
Kailangan natin mag-iulam para matapos ito.
To be ingenious or come up with a way.
Just ulam your idea for it to be easier to do.
Ulamin mo na lang ang ideya mo para mas madaling gawin.