Makasim (en. Sour)

/ma-ka-sim/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means having a sour or tart taste.
This fruit is really sour.
Ang prutas na ito ay talagang makasim.
Describes something that causes a feeling of sourness.
His reaction was sour after he found out about it.
Ang kanyang reaksyon ay makasim matapos niya itong malaman.
Can refer to an unpleasant situation or experience.
We had a sour experience at that restaurant.
Nagkaroon kami ng makasim na karanasan sa restaurant na iyon.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'asim' which means sour or acidity.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sour face
Indicates displeasure or doubt.
makasim ang mukha

Related Words

sour
A word that expresses a sour taste.
asim
sourness
The quality of being sour.
sourness

Slang Meanings

sour or acidic, especially in a fun way
I got really 'makasim' from this sinigang, it's so fun!
Sobra akong na-ma-kasim sa sinigang na ito, ang saya!
to have a grumpy or sulky attitude
Why are you like that? You seem so 'makasim' today!
Bakit ka ganyan? Parang ang makasim mo ngayon!
to feel irritable or annoyed
Enough of that, I'm not going to be 'makasim' at you anymore!
Tama na yan, ‘di na ako makasim sa’yo!