Kulutan (en. Side dish)

ku-lu-tan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of food commonly served alongside the main dish.
Adobo tastes better when paired with a side dish of sinigang.
Ang adobo ay mas masarap kapag may kulutan na sinigang.
Foods prepared to accompany main meals.
Side dishes often come in various flavors and forms.
Ang mga kulutan ay madalas na may iba't ibang lasa at anyo.

Etymology

From the word 'kulutan' meaning 'small piece or portion of food that is eaten together with main dishes'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's eat some homemade side dishes.
We will create delicious side dishes that we can enjoy.
Kumain tayo ng gawaing bahay na kulutan.

Related Words

main dish
The primary dish usually eaten with rice.
ulam
rice
Cooked rice typically served with dishes.
kanin

Slang Meanings

hanging out for fun or games
Join our hangout later, it will be fun!
Sama ka sa kulutan namin mamaya, ang saya!
coffee or drink, often used in social talks and laughs
Come on, let's hang out and chill while drinking!
Dali na, kulutan tayo at mag-chill habang umiinom!