Sambal (en. Sambal)

sám-bál

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of dip in Asian cuisine, usually made from a mix of chilies, oil, and other spices.

The sambal is usually served with rice dishes.

Ang sambal ay karaniwang hinahain kasama ng mga pagkaing kanin.

Can also refer to any spicy sauce used as a flavor enhancer.

They intentionally added sambal to their dishes for extra heat.

Sinasadya nilang ilagay ang sambal sa kanilang mga pagkain para sa dagdag na anghang.

From the Malay word 'sambal' meaning sauce or dip.

Is there sambal?

Question if there is sambal with the food.

May sambal ba?

salsa

A type of sauce often served with Latino dishes, can also be spicy.

salsa

chili

A spice used in making sambal, it provides heat and flavor.

sili

extreme happiness or joy

Everyone's sambal at Tom and Jane's wedding!

Ang sambal ng lahat ng tao sa kasal ni Tom at Jane!

gathering with friends or a clique

Come on, let's sambal at my place later!

Tara, mag-sambal tayo sa bahay mamaya!