Suga (en. Sugar)
/ˈsu.ga/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A sweet substance derived from plants.
Sugar is used in cooking various desserts.
Ang asukal ay ginagamit sa pagluluto ng iba't ibang mga panghimagas.
The sweet taste produced by sugar.
His drink had a sweet taste that was really appealing.
Ang kanyang inumin ay may matamis na suga na talagang kaakit-akit.
Etymology
from the Spanish word 'suga', meaning sugar
Common Phrases and Expressions
wound and sugar
a common expression referring to the combination of painful and sweet experiences.
sugat at suga
Related Words
cinnamon sugar
A mixture of sugar and cinnamon used as a sweetener.
asukal na kanela
brown sugar
A type of sugar with a deeper color and more minerals.
asukal na pula
Slang Meanings
Sweetheart or beloved person
Wow, you seem really happy today, what's up? You're such a sweetheart!
Grabe, parang ang saya-saya mo ngayon, anong meron? Suga ka talaga!
A relative or friend close to the heart
Of course, my sweetheart is always there for me.
Siyempre, nandiyan si Suga ko para sa akin sa lahat ng oras.
Term used for people who are hard to get mad at
I don’t want to argue anymore, it’s too hot, so I can’t be a sweetheart.
Ayoko na makipagtalo, sobra na ang init, kaya 'di na ako makakapag-suga.