Silinghaba (en. Long pepper)

/si.ling.ha.ba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of pepper that is longer and more fragrant compared to regular pepper.
Long pepper is often used in flavorful dishes.
Ang silinghaba ay kadalasang ginagamit sa mga lutuing pampagana.
A well-known spice in Asian cuisines.
People love long pepper in their curries.
Gustung-gusto ng mga tao ang silinghaba sa kanilang mga curry.
Often used as an alternative to common chili peppers.
In markets, you can see long pepper as an alternative to regular chili peppers.
Sa mga pamilihan, makikita mo ang silinghaba bilang alternatibo sa mga pangkaraniwang sili.

Etymology

from the words 'sili' (pepper) and 'haba' (length) meaning long pepper.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Long pepper in cooking
Using long pepper as an ingredient in dishes.
Silinghaba sa lutuan

Related Words

chili
A common spice with various sizes and levels of spiciness.
sili

Slang Meanings

long chili
The long chili in the sinigang is delicious!
Yung silinghaba na sinigang, masarap!
chili for soup
We should add long chili to make the dish tastier!
Dapat lagyan ng silinghaba para mas malasa ang ulam!
favorite of chili lovers
Long chili is perfect for those who love spicy food!
Silinghaba, bagay na bagay sa mga mahilig sa maanghang!