Nakabubusog (en. Filling)

/naka-bu-bu-sog/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
describes the characteristic of food that can fill or satisfy hunger
This soup is really filling.
Ang sinigang na ito ay talagang nakabubusog.
refers to food that provides sufficient nutrition and energy
Fruits and vegetables are filling and healthy.
Ang mga prutas at gulay ay nakabubusog at masustansya.

Etymology

from the root word 'busog' meaning the state of being full or not hungry

Common Phrases and Expressions

the food is filling
the food provides sufficient satisfaction to the stomach
ang pagkain ay nakabubusog

Related Words

full
state of not being hungry or fulfilling
busog
nutritious
foods that provide vitamins and minerals
masustansya

Slang Meanings

filling
There's so much food, it's really filling and satisfying.
Ang dami ng pagkain, siksik na talaga at nakabubusog pa.
full
Wow, my stomach is full after lunch, so satisfying!
Grabe, puno yung tiyan ko pagkatapos ng lunch, nakabubusog kasi!
really delicious
Your adobo is really delicious! It's truly filling.
Yung adobo mo, ubod ng sarap! Talagang nakabubusog.