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    Paksiw (en. Stewed in vinegar)

    /paˈk­siw/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A cooking method that uses vinegar as the main ingredient.
    He cooked fish paksiw for dinner.
    Nagluto siya ng paksiw na isda para sa hapunan.
    A combination of ingredients cooked in vinegar and other seasonings.
    The pork paksiw has a sweet and sour taste.
    Ang paksiw na baboy ay may matamis at maasim na lasa.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'sukà' which means vinegar in English.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Fish paksiw
    A type of paksiw that uses fish as the main ingredient.
    Paksiw na isda
    Pork paksiw
    A type of paksiw that uses pork as the main ingredient.
    Paksiw na baboy

    Related Words

    vinegar
    An ingredient commonly used in paksiw, it is a liquid made from fermented fruits or grains.
    sukà

    Slang Meanings

    Absolutely favorite, can't resist the cravings.
    That paksiw cooked by Grandma, it's like forbidden not to eat!
    Yung paksiw na luto ni Lola, para bang bawal hindi kumain!
    Tasty, even without other viands.
    Even just simple paksiw, that's totally fine with rice.
    Kahit simpleng paksiw lang, pwedeng-pwede na 'yan sa kanin.
    A favorite of Filipinos, comfort food.
    Where else, paksiw is the answer to everything.
    Saan ka pa, paksiw na ang sagot sa lahat.