Kamyas (en. Winged bean)

/ˈkam.jas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of vegetable that has useful benefits, known for its leaves and pods.

The winged bean is often used in Filipino dishes.

Ang kamyas ay madalas gamitin sa mga lutuing Pilipino.

A common vegetable used as a spice or ingredient in dishes.

She added kamyas to her sinigang to provide sourness.

Nagdagdag siya ng kamyas sa kanyang sinigang upang magbigay ng asim.

The pods of the kamyas can also be eaten and are rich in nutrients.

Women in the locality carve kamyas for their children.

Ang mga kababaihan sa lokalidad ay nag-uukit ng kamyas para sa kanilang mga anak.

Root word from 'kamyas' referring to a type of vegetable.

Kamyas in cooking

Using kamyas as an ingredient in Filipino dishes.

Kamyas sa lutuan

vegetable

Food that comes from plants, usually a part of human diet.

gulay

sinigang

A popular Filipino soup that often uses kamyas.

sinigang

Strength, resilience, or toughness of a person

No matter what challenges come, he/she remains unshaken, really has that kamyas vibe.

Kahit anong pagsubok, di siya natitinag, talagang kamyas ang dating niya.

Distinctive character or personality

That's how he/she is, totally kamyas, really unique among all!

Ganyan siya, kamyas na kamyas, talagang unique sa lahat!

Occasionally happening or not a strong presence

My crush looks like a kamyas, just disappeared in a flash.

Yung crush ko, mukhang kamyas nga, saglit lang naglaho.