Pingasin (en. Salty)

/pɪŋɡasin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of food mixed with salt.
The pingasin is commonly used in dishes in the Philippines.
Ang pingasin ay karaniwang ginagamit sa mga ulam sa Pilipinas.
Colorful or spicy food that is sour and salty.
Many people love pingasin for its unique taste.
Maraming tao ang mahilig sa pingasin dahil sa kakaibang lasa nito.

Etymology

Root: 'pinga' meaning part of the body and '-asin' meaning with salt.

Common Phrases and Expressions

salty with garlic
Salted cooked with garlic, has a unique flavor.
pingasin sa bawang
salted fish
Fish seasoned with salt.
pingasin na isda

Related Words

salt
An ingredient used in cooking to add flavor.
asin
preserve
A covering characteristic of pingasin that helps in food preservation.
preserba

Slang Meanings

Fast deterioration or damage
This fabric is so fragile, it didn't last even one use.
Napaka-pingasin ng tela na ito, hindi tumagal sa isang gamit.
A small wound or bruise
It was just a minor bruise he got, but he's fine.
Naging pingasin lang ‘yung tama sa kanya, pero okay lang siya.