Maisahan (en. Corn dish)

/maɪˈsahan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of dish where corn is the main ingredient.
The corn dish is usually served at gatherings.
Ang maisahan ay karaniwang inihahain sa mga salu-salo.
A dish that may contain various ingredients but corn is the primary component.
In a corn dish, coconut milk may be added for extra flavor.
Sa maisahan, maaaring idagdag ang gata ng niyog para sa dagdag na lasa.
A noodle or delicacy based on corn.
The corn dish is a delicious delicacy that originates from northern Luzon.
Ang maisahan ay isang masarap na kakanin na nagmula sa hilagang Luzon.

Etymology

root word: 'mais' (corn) + 'sahan' (plate or dish)

Common Phrases and Expressions

corn dish with pineapple
a corn dish that includes pineapple
maisang pinya

Related Words

corn
a type of grain and the main ingredient of the corn dish.
mais
dish
a receptacle for food.
sahán

Slang Meanings

lied to
The truth is, he was just lied to by his friends.
Ang totoo, maisahan lang siya sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
outsmarted
He thought he was clever, but in the end, he was outsmarted.
Akala niya siya na ang matalino, pero sa huli, na maisahan siya.
fooled
He thought he would get in, but he was just fooled by the people around him.
Inisip niya na makakapasok siya, pero maisahan lang siya ng mga tao sa paligid.