Magbagoong (en. To make shrimp paste)
/maɡbaɡuŋ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to make shrimp paste from fish or shrimp.
Let's make shrimp paste before starting the gathering.
Magbagoong tayo bago simulan ang salu-salo.
Process ingredients to extract flavor from fish or shrimp.
We need to make the shrimp paste properly for a tastier dish.
Kailangan magbagoong ng maayos para sa mas malinamnam na ulam.
Etymology
Focuses on the word 'bagoong' which means 'fermented fish or shrimp'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Let's make shrimp paste!
We will make shrimp paste.
Magbagoong tayo!
Related Words
bagoong
Fermented fish or shrimp paste commonly used in Filipino cuisine.
bagoong
Slang Meanings
Eating shrimp paste
This shrimp paste is so good, I feel like I want to eat it every day!
Sobrang sarap ng bagoong na ito, parang gusto kong magbagoong araw-araw!
Tacky or uncool
Your outfit looks like shrimp paste, it doesn't suit you!
Yung suot mo parang magbagoong, hindi bagay sa'yo!
Shrimp paste vibes (good or lively atmosphere)
The party tonight has shrimp paste vibes, it's so fun!
Parang may bagoong vibes ang party tonight, ang saya!