Kulalat (en. Sourness)

ku-la-lat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The quality of being sour.
The sourness of the fruit gave a unique flavor to the dessert.
Ang kulalat ng prutas ay nagbigay ng kakaibang lasa sa dessert.
The painful feeling caused by intense sourness.
I felt a sour sensation in my stomach after eating sour food.
Naramdaman ko ang kulalat sa aking tiyan matapos kumain ng maasim na pagkain.

Etymology

from the root words 'kulal' (to make a strong sound) and 'alat' (having a sharp taste or smell)

Common Phrases and Expressions

sourness of fruit
sour taste of fruit
kulalat ng prutas
has sourness
feeling pain due to sourness
may kulalat

Related Words

sour
A characteristic of taste perceived when there is a sour flavor.
asim
sour (adjective)
A type of taste that clearly represents sourness.
maasim

Slang Meanings

buddy or a constant companion
Hey, buddy, let's go outside!
Oi, kulalat, tara na sa labas!
hurt feelings or feeling left out
They got hurt feelings, because they weren't invited.
Nagkakulalat naman siya, kasi hindi siya naimbitahan.
people who always sleep
The buddies here at home have been sleeping for ages.
Ang mga kulalat dito sa bahay, tagal na tulog.