Mangasim (en. Sour)

/maŋˈɡasim/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The occurrence of sourness or having a sour taste in food.
The sourness of the fruit gives a unique taste to the food.
Ang mangasim ng prutas ay nagbibigay ng kakaibang lasa sa pagkain.
verb
This is a verb that refers to the process of becoming sour.
The string beans will sour if not cooked properly.
Mangalasa ang mga sitaw kung hindi ito maingat na ilalaga.

Etymology

Root word of 'asim' meaning sour.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the food turns sour
The food is becoming sour.
mangasim ang pagkain

Related Words

sourness
The characteristic of food that has a sour taste.
asim

Slang Meanings

To be sour or have a bad taste
This dish is really sour, it seems like it was forgotten to be cooked.
Ang ulam na ito, mangasim talaga, parang nalimutan na lutuin.
To become sulky or immobilized, often in a situation of pride or teasing
When he saw he was ignored, he kind of sulked in the corner.
Nang makita niyang di siya pinansin, parang nag-mangasim siya doon sa sulok.