Sakarin (en. Saccharin)

/saˈkarin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of chemical used as a sweetener.
Sakarin is used as a flavoring in beverages.
Ginagamit ang sakarin bilang pangpalasa sa mga inumin.
An artificial sweetener with no calories.
Many people use saccharin as a substitute for sugar in their diet.
Maraming tao ang gumagamit ng sakarin bilang kapalit ng asukal para sa diyeta.
A type of food product that contains saccharin.
There are foods labeled 'sugar-free' that often contain saccharin.
Mayroong mga pagkain na may label na 'sugar-free' na kadalasang may sakarin.

Etymology

Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

diet with saccharin
A diet that uses saccharin as a sweetener.
sakarina ang diyeta

Related Words

sugar
A natural sweetener obtained from sugar-producing plants.
asukal
artificial sweeteners
Ingredients used to provide sweetness to foods and drinks that do not contain sugar.
pampatamis na artipisyal

Slang Meanings

To get overly excited or bring a joyful vibe.
I'm buzzing with energy, it's like I'm sakarin from all this happiness!
Sary nako, parang sakarin ako sa sobrang saya!
To be playful or mischievous with someone.
Don't be too sakarin, he might get angry.
Huwag kang masyadong sakarin, baka magalit siya.
To be energetic or lively.
As soon as I woke up, I was sakarin with all our plans!
Pagdapo ng gising ko, sakarin ako sa mga plano natin!