Panghimagas (en. Dessert)
paŋ-hi-maɡas
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of food served after the main meal.
She prepared a delicious dessert for their gathering.
Nagtimpla siya ng isang masarap na panghimagas para sa kanilang salo-salo.
Refers to sweet food typically eaten at the end of a meal.
There is always chocolate dessert after dinner.
Laging may panghimagas na tsokolate pagkatapos ng hapunan.
Etymology
From the word 'himagas' which means a dish or food after the main meal.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Family dessert
Dessert made for family gatherings.
Panghimagas ng pamilya
Birthday dessert
Dessert prepared for birthday celebrations.
Panghimagas ng kaarawan
Related Words
himagas
Food served after the main course.
himagas
minatamis
A type of food or drink that is sweetened.
minatamis
Slang Meanings
delicious desserts
I don't want rice anymore, I just want dessert. The desserts here are so good!
Ayoko na ng kanin, dessert na lang ang gusto ko. Ang sarap ng mga panghimagas dito!
dessert or something savory
Your dessert isn't really a dessert, even with sweet and sour, it could still be a main dish.
Yung panghimagas mo, hindi na panghimagas, kahit asim tamis, pwede pang pang-ulam.
to die for dessert
Wow, this dessert is to die for in terms of taste!
Grabe, yung panghimagas na 'to, pamatay sa sarap!