Panis (en. Stale)

/pɑˈnis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of food that is no longer fresh or old food.
The bread is stale, so it's not good to eat.
Ang tinapay ay panis na kaya't hindi na ito magandang kainin.
Indicates that it has no flavor or quality.
The milk is stale and has developed a bad smell.
Ang gatas ay panis na at nagkaroon na ng masamang amoy.
Sometimes used to describe situations that have passed their best before date.
His ideas about the project are stale.
Panis na ang mga ideya niya tungkol sa proyekto.

Etymology

Part of the root word 'pan' meaning 'not fresh' or 'old'

Common Phrases and Expressions

stale food
Food that is no longer fresh and likely harmful to health.
panis na pagkain

Related Words

health maintenance
Preventing stale food is important for health.
pangangalaga sa kalusugan
proper food
Food that is fresh and provides proper nutrition.
wastong pagkain

Slang Meanings

defeated or not doing well in a competition
He has no chance against him, he's totally defeated.
Wala siyang laban sa kanya, panis na panis na siya.
too old or out of style
That outfit you're wearing is so outdated, it's dead in fashion!
Yung suot mong damit, panis na yan, mamatay na sa moda!
saying unpleasant truths
I don't want to talk to him anymore, his excuses are so worn out.
Ayaw ko na siyang kausapin, panis na ang mga dahilan niya.