Niyog (en. Coconut)

ni-yog

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of tree that bears fruit called coconut, commonly used for food and making oil.

The coconut is an essential tree in tropical countries.

Ang niyog ay isang mahalagang puno sa mga tropikal na bansa.

The fruit of the coconut tree used in various foods and drinks.

She made coconut milk from the coconut for her dish.

Gumawa siya ng gata mula sa niyog para sa kanyang lutong ulam.

The water found inside the coconut fruit.

Coconut water tastes good when it's cold.

Masarap ang lasa ng sabaw ng niyog kapag malamig.

Spanish: 'coco' (coconut)

coconut milk

The liquid from the coconut used as an ingredient in Filipino dishes.

gata ng niyog

raw coconut

Coconut fruit that is not yet ripe.

niyog na hilaw

young coconut

The young coconut that is usually eaten and contains soft flesh.

buko

coconut milk

The liquid extracted from grinding the flesh of the coconut.

gata

just a little but happy

Like a coconut, even a little is enough to be happy.

Parang niyog lang, kahit konti masaya na.

easy-going or chill

That's fine, just chill!

Ayos lang yan, niyog lang!

cute or funny

The kid is so cute, he’s in the shot.

Ang niyog ng bata, nasa shot pa siya.