Linamnam (en. Deliciousness)

li-nam-nam

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A characteristic of food that is delicious or appealing in taste.
The deliciousness of the food brought joy to everyone present.
Ang linamnam ng pagkain ay nagbigay ng saya sa lahat ng dumalo.
The source of the good taste of a dish.
Deliciousness is important in any Filipino cuisine.
Mahalaga ang linamnam sa anumang lutuing Pilipino.
The quality of food that is pleasant to the taste.
The deliciousness of the dessert is very enticing to the guests.
Ang linamnam ng dessert ay lubos na nakakaakit sa mga bisita.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'namnam' meaning 'delicious' or 'taste'

Common Phrases and Expressions

deliciousness of life
The joy and comfort in life.
linamnam ng buhay
delicious food
Food that is tasty and appealing.
linamnam na pagkain

Related Words

delicious
The quality of food that brings satisfaction to the taste.
masarap
taste
The main characteristic of food that emphasizes its differences.
lasa

Slang Meanings

deliciousness
Wow, the kare-kare is so linamnam, I'm really enjoying it!
Grabe, linamnam ng kare-kare na ito, sarap na sarap ako!
tasty
Their sinigang is so linamnam! The taste is great!
Yung sinigang nila, ang linamnam! Ang sarap ng malasa!
addictive taste
His adobo is so linamnam! It makes you want to have it again.
Yung adobo niya, linamnam! Parang palaging gusto mo na lang ulit.
rice-eating
This lechon is so linamnam, I'm sure I'll finish all my rice!
Sobrang linamnam ng lechon na ito, siguradong uubos ang kanin ko!