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    Singkamas (en. Radish)

    /siŋˈka.mas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of vegetable with a hard and crunchy skin, usually white or red in color.
    The radish is often used in salads.
    Ang singkamas ay madalas na ginagamit sa mga salad.
    A mature root of a plant that is part of the cruciferous family.
    The radish is nutritious and low in calories.
    Masustansya ang singkamas at mababa sa calories.
    Commonly used in crunchy dishes and dips.
    The radish is delicious when made into a dip with shrimp paste.
    Ang singkamas ay malasa kapag ginawa itong sawsawan sa bagoong.

    Etymology

    Originating from the Spanish word 'sencamas', meaning 'radish'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    radish with shrimp paste
    Radish served with a dip made from shrimp paste.
    singkamas na may bagoong

    Related Words

    vegetable
    A type of food that comes from plants.
    gulay
    salad
    A dish usually consisting of fresh vegetables.
    salad

    Slang Meanings

    Something that is worthless or insignificant.
    That gimmick is just singkamas. It doesn't make sense!
    Ang gimik na 'yan, singkamas lang. Wala namang saysay!
    Worthlessness or being useless.
    The stuff you bought is like singkamas, it's not useful at all.
    Parang singkamas ang mga nabili mong gamit, wala namang gamit.
    Referring to a person who has no ambition or direction.
    He said he wants to be an actor, but for me, he's just singkamas.
    Sabi niya, gusto niya maging artista, pero para sa akin, singkamas lang siya.