Kananin (en. Rice)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Rice is the cooked grain that is used as a staple food in many cultures.
We need rice for our breakfast.
Kailangan natin ng kanin para sa ating almusal.
It can be served in various ways such as plain, fried, or as a special dish.
Fried rice is a delicious rice dish with garlic.
Ang sinangag ay masarap na kanin na may bawang.
A side dish that is usually paired with meat or vegetables in meals.
Fried fish tastes better when paired with rice.
Mas masarap ang lutong isda kapag may kanin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Just rice
A version of the food that is often paired with meals.
Kanin na lang
Sour soup with rice
A popular dish that is always served with rice.
Sinigang na may kanin

Related Words

plain rice
The cooked rice that has no additional flavor.
puting kanin
fried rice
Cooked rice that is sautéed with garlic and oil.
sinangag

Slang Meanings

Let's eat!
As long as there's rice, let's go eat!
Basta may kanin, go! Kain tayo!
I wish everyone has rice.
They have so much rice, I wish everyone had rice!
Ang dami nilang kanin, sana all may kanin.
The essence of life.
For me, family is the essence of life.
Para sa akin, kanin ng buhay ang pamilya.
I've been craving to eat for a while.
I've been hungry for a while, just need some rice!
Kanina pa ako nagugutom, kanin na lang kailangan!