Masabaw (en. Soup-like)

/ma.sabaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Contains a lot of broth.
The meat and vegetables in this dish are soupy.
Ang karne at gulay sa lutong ito ay masabaw.
Rich in broth; containing a lot of liquid.
The sour soup is soupy and full of flavor.
Ang sinigang ay masabaw at puno ng lasa.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'sabaw' meaning liquid or broth.

Common Phrases and Expressions

brothy soup
A broth that is rich and full of flavor.
masabaw na sabaw

Related Words

broth
The liquid obtained from cooked food.
sabaw

Slang Meanings

thick sauce or rich in flavor
The sinigang is delicious, it's so rich in flavor!
Sarap ng sinigang, ang masabaw nito!
lacking in substance or not nutritious
What is this, the dish is just watery?
Ano ba yan, masabaw lang ang ulam na ito?
lots of broth or liquid
Wow, this stew is so watery, it's like I'm drinking water!
Naku, ang masabaw ng nilaga na to, para akong umiinom ng tubig!