Kulata (en. Lard)

/kuˈla.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of fatty and soft part of meat commonly used in cooking.
He used lard in his cooked adobo.
Gumamit siya ng kulata sa kanyang nilutong adobo.
Type of fat that comes from animal fat.
He added lard to his soup for extra flavor.
Nagdagdag siya ng kulata sa kanyang sopas para sa dagdag na lasa.

Etymology

From the root word 'kulat' meaning 'fat'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pork fat
Fat from pork used in cooking.
kulata ng baboy

Related Words

fat
A part of food that comes from animals that is high in fat.
taba

Slang Meanings

sturdy or hard object, often used in a deeper context
The beams of their house are made of high-quality wood.
Ang mga kulata ng kanilang bahay ay yari sa mataas na kalidad na kahoy.
an item that can't be bought with money or is difficult to obtain, like a rare find
That new car of his is really a gem, you rarely see that on the road.
Yung bago niyang sasakyan, kulata talaga, bihira lang 'yan sa kalsada.
equipment that gives strength to a man, often used in slang
You need some strength if you want to keep up in the fight.
Kailangan mo ng kulata kung gusto mong makipagsabayan sa laban.