Sanggumay (en. Supplement)

/saŋ.ɡuˈmaɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of food or ingredient added to a main dish.
The supplement was made from local ingredients.
Ang sanggumay ay ginawa mula sa mga lokal na sangkap.
Refers to anything that serves as an addition or help.
The supplements at the buffet provide additional options for guests.
Ang mga sanggumay sa buffet ay nagbibigay ng iba pang opsyon sa mga bisita.

Etymology

Derived from the words 'sang' and 'gumay' meaning 'assisting part of unusual food.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

supplement of the dish
additional dish offered for a more nutritious meal
sanggumay ng ulam

Related Words

ingredient
Elements used to prepare food.
sangkap

Slang Meanings

Ew, gross!
That trash can smells so sanggumay!
Sanggumay naman ang amoy ng trash can na 'yan!
Something that's really bad or unpleasant
That last rain was so sanggumay, so much mud!
Sanggumay na 'yung nagdaang ulan, daming putik!
A term for something or someone annoying
Don't talk to him anymore, he's so sanggumay!
Huwag mo na siyang kausapin, sanggumay siya!