Pinipig (en. Pounded young rice)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of young rice that is combined by squeezing.

Pinipig is often used in desserts like suman.

Ang pinipig ay kadalasang ginagamit sa mga panghimagas tulad ng suman.

Crushed rice made into small pieces from dried rice.

You can see pinipig in popular rice cakes during festivals.

Makikita mo ang pinipig sa mga sikat na kakanin sa mga piyesta.

An ingredient in Filipino dishes, often used as decoration or seasoning.

Pinipig adds flavor and texture to my sweet dish.

Ang pinipig ay nakadagdag ng lasa at texture sa aking minatamis na mangan.

pounded rice

Rice that has been processed for delicacies.

pinipig na bigas

rice cake

Traditional Filipino foods made from rice.

kakanin

suman

A type of delicacy made from rice and wrapped in leaves.

suman

beauty or extremely attractive

Wow, that girl is so pinipig, like a celebrity!

Grabe, ang pinipig ng girl na 'yon, parang artista!

unique or special

Her performance on stage was really pinipig!

Yung performance niya sa stage, pinipig talaga!