Kulawin (en. Cooked raw dish)

ku-la-win

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of food typically made from raw fish marinated in vinegar, garlic, and other spices.
Kawawin is one of the popular dishes in the coastal areas of the Philippines.
Ang kulawin ay isa sa mga sikat na pagkain sa mga baybayin ng Pilipinas.
A term used to describe the process of pickling food in vinegar.
Kulawin serves as a preservation method for fish through vinegar.
Ang kulawin ay nagsisilbing konserbasyon ng mga isda sa pamamagitan ng kulaw.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'kulaw' meaning 'to maintain freshness' in food.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Famous kulawin
A popular raw dish typically prepared.
Kilalang kulawin

Related Words

cooked raw dish
A type of raw fish marinated in vinegar and other spices.
kinilaw

Slang Meanings

lacking heat
You’re like a kulawin, you’re too chill!
Parang kulawin ka, masyado kang chill!
rough or unrefined
Wow, your jokes are so kulawin!
Grabe, ang kulawin ng jokes mo!
show-off
Kiko is so kulawin in class, always showing off.
Ang kulawin ni Kiko sa klase, lagi siyang matalino.