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    Matabang (en. Bland)

    /mata.baŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Describes food that is tasteless.
    The rice is bland if no sauce is used.
    Ang kanin ay matabang kapag walang sawsawang ginamit.
    A characteristic that is not very spicy or sweet.
    The soup has a bland taste, so I added salt.
    Matabang ang lasa ng sopas kaya nagdagdag ako ng asin.
    Shows a lack of strength or emotion.
    His speech seemed bland and colorless.
    Ang kanyang pagsasalita ay tila matabang at walang kulay.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'tabang,' meaning 'lacking proper taste.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bland food
    Food lacking sufficient taste.
    matabang na pagkain
    bland conversation
    A conversation lacking interest or enjoyment.
    matabang na usapan

    Related Words

    flat
    Said to have no active taste.
    tabang
    tasteless
    Food with little flavor or feeling.
    maruwis

    Slang Meanings

    tasteless or bland
    The sinigang tastes bland, it needs a little salt.
    Parang matabang 'yung sinigang, kailangan ng kaunting asin.
    not exciting or boring
    That show is so boring; I can't take it anymore.
    Matabang 'yung palabas na 'yon, hindi ko na kaya ang boring.
    inactive or passive person
    Sometimes, he's a bit passive and doesn't take action in the group.
    Minsan, medyo matabang siya at hindi kumikilos sa grupo.