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    Kalamay (en. Sweet rice cake)

    kah-lah-mai

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of delicacy made from rice and sugar, often with coconut.
    The kalamay is a favorite dessert at celebrations.
    Ang kalamay ay paboritong panghimagas sa mga handaan.
    A delicacy known in various regions of the Philippines.
    In every region, there are different ways of making kalamay.
    Sa bawat rehiyon, may kanya-kanyang paraan ng paggawa ng kalamay.
    Sweet delicacy often used as a dessert.
    The kalamay is delicious when it's still warm.
    Masarap ang kalamay kapag mainit-init pa.

    Etymology

    Tagalog word that comes from the root 'lamay' meaning sweet or glossy.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Kalamay, masarap!
    Kalamay, it’s delicious!
    Kalamay, masarap!

    Related Words

    bibingka
    Another type of rice cake made from rice, usually cooked in banana leaves.
    bibingka
    puto
    Small steamed rice cake, commonly used in celebrations.
    puto

    Slang Meanings

    sweet delicacy
    The kalamay is delicious, just the right sweetness!
    Sarap ng kalamay, tamang-tama lang ang tamis!
    favorite
    Kalamay is really my favorite, I can't leave it!
    Favorite ko talaga ang kalamay, diko maiiwan!
    snack delicacy
    Let's have kalamay as a snack later.
    Kumain tayo ng kalamay bilang pang merienda mamaya.