Sinap (en. Mustard)

si-nap

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of vegetable used as a condiment.
Pork sinigang with mustard is a favorite of many.
Sinigang na baboy na may sinap ang paborito ng maraming tao.
A condiment made from mustard seeds.
Mustard is commonly used in dressings and dips.
Ang sinap ay karaniwang ginagamit sa mga dressings at sawsawan.
A type of mustard that can have various flavors and colors.
There are different types of mustard like white and black mustard.
May iba't ibang uri ng sinap tulad ng puti at itim na sinap.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'mostaza'

Common Phrases and Expressions

white mustard
A type of mustard that is white in color, often used in cooking.
sinapang puti
black mustard
A type of mustard that is black, known for its stronger flavor.
sinapang itim

Related Words

dip
A type of souring agent or condiment used with foods.
saw-sawan

Slang Meanings

pain or irritation on the skin
The itch on my back is annoying!
Ang sinap ko sa likod ay nakakainis!
feeling unwell or uncomfortable
I just had an itch of feeling, like I want to sleep.
Kaka-sinap lang ng pakiramdam ko, parang gusto kong matulog.
sudden pang of emotion or nostalgia
I felt a rush of nostalgia when I saw him after so many years.
Nagtatanim ng sinap noong nakita ko siya matapos ang ilang taon.