Nabe (en. Hotpot)
/ná-be/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of cooked food usually prepared in a pot.
Nabe is often eaten during family gatherings.
Ang nabe ay madalas na kinakain sa mga pagtitipon ng pamilya.
A dish that contains various ingredients, such as meat, vegetables, and soup.
In nabe, you can add any of your favorite ingredients.
Sa nabe, maaari kang magdagdag ng kahit anong mga paborito mong sangkap.
A traditional cooking method in Chinese and Japanese cuisines.
Many people enjoy eating nabe in winter.
Maraming tao ang nag-eenjoy sa pagkain ng nabe sa taglamig.
Etymology
The term 'nabe' originates from the Japanese word 'nabemono' which means 'pot dish'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Nabe night
An evening dedicated to eating nabe with family or friends.
Nabe night
Home-cooked nabe
Nabe cooked at home with fresh ingredients.
Lutong nabe
Related Words
soup
The liquid used in cooking nabe.
sabaw
meat
A common ingredient in nabe.
karne
vegetables
Important ingredients that provide flavor and nutrition to nabe.
gulay
Slang Meanings
Encountered or experienced a painful situation
I got nabe with all the bills I have to pay this month.
Nabe ako sa mga dapat kong bayaran ngayong buwan.
Became a victim of an unfortunate event
They got nabe with the alarm at the campus earlier.
Nabe sila ng alarm sa campus kanina.
Did something unexpected
I got nabe on the exam, I didn't think I'd struggle.
Nabe ako sa exam, di ko akalain mahihirapan ako.