Sangkap (en. Ingredient)

saŋkap

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part or element used in making something, usually food.
Salt is an essential ingredient in cooking rice.
Ang asin ay isang mahalagang sangkap sa lutong kanin.
A part of a larger system or whole.
Water is an ingredient of the complex cycle of nature.
Ang tubig ay isang sangkap ng masalimuot na siklo ng kalikasan.

Etymology

From the root word 'kap', meaning 'concerning composition or part'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ingredient of life
Essential elements needed for a colorful and abundant life.
sangkap ng buhay

Related Words

sangkapan
The process of adding ingredients to something.
sangkapan
pagsasama
The act of combining ingredients to create something.
pagsasama

Slang Meanings

ingredient that should always be available
This ingredient should always be available for faster cooking.
Dapat laging available ang sangkap na ito para mas mabilis ang luto.
main components of life
In life, there are many main components that you need to consider.
Sa buhay, maraming bida-bida na sangkap na kailangan mong isaalang-alang.
ingredients for adventure
We need the right ingredients for our adventures!
Kailangan natin ng mga tamang sangkap para sa ating mga adventures!