Maanghang (en. Spicy)
/maˈaŋhaŋ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having a strong flavor from chili or other spices.
Their food is really spicy that I need to drink water.
Ang kanilang pagkain ay talagang maanghang kaya't kailangan kong uminom ng tubig.
Related to any food or thing that causes pain on the tongue.
Mang Juan does not like spicy food because of his high blood pressure.
Ayaw ni Mang Juan ng maanghang na pagkain dahil sa kanyang mataas na presyon.
Contains spices that cause belching or heat.
Ana loves spicy adobo with lots of chili peppers.
Mahilig si Ana sa maanghang na adobo na may maraming siling labuyo.
Common Phrases and Expressions
spicy food
Foods that have a strong flavor from chili or spices.
maanghang na pagkain
spicy dip
A dip that has a more bitter or spicy taste.
maanghang na sawsawan
Related Words
chili
A type of vegetable with a strong flavor used in food to make it spicy.
sili
spice
Ingredients that add flavor to food.
pampalasa
Slang Meanings
just okay
This sisig is really spicy, but it's just okay for me.
Ang maanghang naman ng sisig na ito, pero chill lang para sa akin.
on fire
Wow, the spiciness of this sinigang is on fire!
Grabe, umaapoy ang anghang ng sinigang na ito!
too much
I don't want it too spicy, it has too much soup!
Ayoko na ng maanghang, sumobra kasi sa sabaw!