Pampagana (en. Appetizer)

pampagána

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of food or drink served to stimulate the appetite or interest of a person.

Appetizers like nachos and spring rolls are often served at gatherings.

Ang mga pampagana tulad ng nachos at spring rolls ay kadalasang inihahain sa mga handaan.

Anything that adds excitement or interest to a person.

The beautiful music became a stimulant to her excitement for the celebration.

Ang magandang musika ay naging pampagana sa kanyang pananabik sa pagdiriwang.

Combination of 'pampa' and 'gana' meaning something that encourages or stimulates.

appetizers

Foods that stimulate the appetite.

pampagana sa pagkain

stimulants for people

Things that provide interest or excitement to a group of people.

pampagana sa mga tao

appetite

The ability or desire of a person to eat or participate.

gana

eat

The act of consuming food for nutrition.

kain

something that entices or adds flavor to life

Wow, your outfit is fantastic, that's an attraction for some conversations!

Aba, ang ganda ng outfit mo, pampagana yan sa mga chika!

a stimulus to get motivated

You need something to inspire you to study, so this is my playlist!

Kailangan mo ng pampagana para mag-aral, kaya ito ang playlist ko!

something that brings joy

Let's eat out, it's a pick-me-up for the sadness!

Kumain tayo sa labas, pampagana na sa kalungkotan!