Sibul (en. Bulb)
/si-bul/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A structure of a plant typically found underground that serves as a storage of nutrients.
The garlic bulb is used in many dishes.
Ang sibul ng bawang ay ginagamit sa maraming putahe.
The part of a plant whose main function is to provide support and nutrition to new sprouting plants.
The bulb helps in the formation of new leaves and flowers.
Ang sibul ay tumutulong sa pagbuo ng mga bagong dahon at bulaklak.
May refer to the content of a bulb or the type of bulb in cooking activities.
Add the bulb to the fried dish to enhance flavor.
Ilagay ang sibul sa pagkaing pinirito upang magkaroon ng mas masarap na lasa.
Etymology
From the Latin word 'tuber', referring to a bulbous part of a plant.
Common Phrases and Expressions
garlic bulb
The part used in cooking that adds flavor.
sibul ng bawang
onion bulb
The part used as a seasoning in food.
sibul ng sibuyas
Related Words
tuber
A type of plant that contains nutrients and is used as food.
tuber
Slang Meanings
a slang term for someone from the fields or countryside
Just come with me, it's so much fun here in the sibul!
Sama ka na lang sa akin, ang saya-saya dito sa sibul!
shallow water, here's the sibul!
Been home for a long time, but look, the water outside is super shallow now!
Matagal na sa bahay, pero eto, sobrang sibul na ng tubig sa labas!