Sasawanin (en. Dipping sauce)

sasa-wan-in

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of sauce or condiment used for dipping with food.
Soy sauce is my favorite dipping sauce for spring rolls.
Ang toyo ang paborito kong sasawanin para sa lumpia.
Ingredients mixed with food for dipping.
Vinegar and garlic is a great dipping sauce for meat.
Ang suka't bawang ay mahusay na sasawanin para sa karne.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'saw' meaning 'to dip' or 'to mix', and 'sawan' referring to a condiment eaten with food.

Common Phrases and Expressions

soy dipping sauce
Soy sauce used for dipping, typically for crispy foods.
sasawanin ng toyo
sauce for fish
Sauce used with fish, often vinegar or soy sauce.
sawsawan para sa isda

Related Words

sauce
A general term for liquid condiments or dips.
sarsa
dip
As a verb, refers to the act of dipping; as a noun, the item used for dipping.
sawan

Slang Meanings

like super sweet or sugary
What you always do feels like a sasawanin to me! So much thrill!
Ang lagi mong ginagawa ay parang sasawanin sa ‘kin! Sobrang kilig!
useless or pointless
So much work but people are still sasawanin, it's tough like this!
Dami ng trabaho pero sasawanin pa rin ang mga tao, ang hirap ng ganito!