Mangamoy (en. Mango-scented)

/maŋaˈmɔy/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of phenomenon described by the smell of ripe mango.

The mango peels usually have a mango scent during summer.

Ang mga balat ng mangga ay karaniwang may mangamoy na amoy tuwing tag-init.

A scent associated with the presence of mango, often sweet and attractive.

The mango scent of the fruits in our garden is truly captivating.

Ang mangamoy ng mga prutas sa ating hardin ay talagang nakakabighani.

Originates from Malay word relating to 'smell' or 'fragrance'

mango scent of fruit

scent coming from fruit, specifically mango

mangamoy ng prutas

mango

A type of fruit with rich flavor and cultivated in tropical regions.

mangga

very thin

Rodel is so thin, he looks like just wind.

Ang mangamoy na si Rodel, parang hangin na lang.

skinny dude

Have you seen Marvin? He's just a skinny dude now.

Nakita mo na ba si Marvin? Parang mangamoy na buwang nalang.

salivating

When I saw the food, I felt like I'm salivating like a thin person.

Nang makita ko 'yung pagkain, parang mangamoy na akong naglalaway.