Kilaw (en. Raw fish dish)

/kiˈlaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of food usually made with raw fish marinated in vinegar or calamansi.

I love eating kilaw fish during summer.

Mahilig akong kumain ng kilaw na isda tuwing tag-init.

A cooking method where fish is 'cooked' using the acid of vinegar before serving.

Kilaw is popular in coastal towns where fresh fish is readily available.

Ang kilaw ay popular sa mga bayan sa baybayin kung saan sariwang isda ang madaling makuha.

It originated from the Cebuano word 'kilaw', referring to a method of food preparation.

raw fish dish

Raw fish marinated in vinegar or other acid.

kilaw na isda

sinigang

A type of sour soup that usually features fresh fish or meat.

sinigang

pangat

A dish usually made with fish, boiled in water with spices.

pangat

Youth's favorite; like sinigang but tastier.

This kilaw is so delicious, it's like all the stress from work disappeared.

Sobrang sarap ng kilaw na ito, parang lahat ng pagod sa trabaho nawala.

Feeling nervous or excited, due to warmth.

When I saw her, I was all kilaw with embarrassment.

Nang makita ko siya, kilaw na kilaw ako sa hiya.

Heart racing with excitement; feels like there's a spark.

When he texts, my heart is all kilaw.

Kapag nagtetext siya, kilaw ang puso ko.