Mustasa (en. Mustard)

/muˈsta.sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of plant with yellow flowers.
Mustard is commonly used in salads.
Ang mustasa ay karaniwang ginagamit sa mga salad.
A condiment made from mustard seeds.
Maria loves the taste of mustard on her sandwich.
Gustong-gusto ni Maria ang dagu ng mustasa sa kanyang sandwich.
An ingredient in cooking that adds a spicy flavor.
Mustard is an important ingredient in many Western cuisines.
Ang mustasa ay isang mahalagang sangkap sa maraming lutuing pang-Kanluran.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'mostaza'

Common Phrases and Expressions

mustard and vinegar
A type of dipping sauce usually paired with fried fish or meat.
mustasa at suka

Related Words

mustard greens
The leaves of the mustard plant that can be eaten as a vegetable.
dahon ng mustasa

Slang Meanings

a thick or overweight person
You look like a mustard with how fat you are!
Parang mustasa ka na sa sobrang taba!
a dark beard
His beard is so dark; it looks like it hasn't been shaved in a while.
Ang mustasa ng balbas niya, parang hindi na na-razor.