Masangsang (en. Pungent)

[ma-sang-sang]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Suggests a strong smell or taste that is often unpleasant.

The smell of the pungent fish reached the entire house.

Ang amoy ng masangsang na isda ay umabot sa buong bahay.

Provides a feeling of disappointment or disgust due to an unpleasant taste or smell.

I couldn't bear the pungent taste of the cooked food.

Hindi ko nakayanan ang masangsang na lasa ng nilutong pagkain.

pungent smell

a generally unpleasant smell that often comes from spoiled food or unclean items.

masangsang na amoy

tamarind

A fruit known for its pungent flavor and sour taste.

sampalok

too spicy

Wow, her sinigang is so masangsang, it tastes like there's too much pepper!

Grabe, yung sinigang niya ang masangsang, parang ang daming paminta!

broth with a strong smell

Why does this dish smell masangsang? It seems not fresh.

Bakit ang amoy ng lutong ito masangsang? Parang hindi fresh.

heavy-tasting

I can't take that dish, it's masangsang because the taste is too heavy!

Hindi ko kaya yung ulam na yan, masangsang kasi ang lasa!