Nami (en. Delicious)

na-mi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Indicates the delicious taste of food.
The food here is really delicious.
Ang pagkain dito ay talagang nami.
Describes something that is pleasant or enjoyable.
This chocolate is really tasty.
Ang tsokolate na ito ay nami talaga.

Etymology

The word 'nami' originates from the root word 'nam' which means 'right' or 'proper'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

This dish is delicious.
This dish tastes good.
Nami ang lutong ito.

Related Words

taste
Refers to the experience of flavor.
lasa
dessert
A type of food that is usually sweet and eaten after the main meal.
panghimagas

Slang Meanings

So much happiness or the happiness of a person
Wow, the birthday party of Juan is so nami!
Grabe, ang nami ng birthday party ni Juan!
High like 'naman' but more dramatic
I've done so much, I'm so nami again.
Ang dami ko nang ginawa, nami na naman ako.
Too delicious or pleasant, often used for food
The food here is so nami, I just want to eat!
Ang nami ng pagkain dito, parang gusto ko na lang kumain!