Palak (en. Leaf)
/ˈpalaɡ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Includes various types of spinach and other leafy greens.
Chard is nutritious and easy to cook.
Ang palak ay masustansya at madaling lutuin.
A type of vegetable rich in vital nutrients.
Eating chard is good for health.
Ang pagkain ng palak ay mabuti para sa kalusugan.
Leaf of vegetables commonly used in cooking.
For our dinner, we cooked soup with chard.
Sa aming hapunan, nagluto kami ng sopas na may palak.
Etymology
Tagalog word meaning vegetable leaf.
Common Phrases and Expressions
leaf of spinach
Leaf of spinach used in various Filipino dishes.
palak ng spinach
Related Words
sinigang
A delicious soup typically with vegetables, including chard.
sinigang
salad
A dish made up of fresh vegetables, may include chard.
ensalada
Slang Meanings
Kid or younger friend
Come on, palak, accompany me to the mall!
Tara, palak, samahan mo ako sa mall!
I'm such a fan of that person!
I'm such a fan of him/her; I'm totally into them!
Sobrang idol ko 'yan, palak na palak ako sa kanya!
Just hanging out with our friends at home.
We're just chilling with our friends at home.
Nagbibisi-bisihan lang kami ng palak namin sa bahay.