Suka (en. Vinegar)

/ˈsu.kɐ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A liquid used as a seasoning typically made from fermented alcohol or fruit.
He added vinegar to the salad for extra tang.
Naglagay siya ng suka sa salad para sa dagdag na asim.
A common cooking ingredient and preservative used to prolong food life.
Vinegar is often used in pickling to prevent spoilage.
Madalas gamitin ang suka sa mga atsara upang hindi ito masira.
Image or representation of sourness in the sense of context.
Sometimes, people prefer to use vinegar on their fried dishes.
Minsan, paborito ng mga tao ang paggamit ng suka sa kanilang mga lutong pagkain.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Grape vinegar
A type of vinegar made from fermented grapes.
Suka ng ubas
Tree vinegar
Another name for vinegar made from tree sap.
Suka ng puno

Related Words

sugarcane juice
A liquid made from the fermentation process of sugar or fruit, with a sweet taste.
sukal
herbal vinegar
A type of vinegar combined with herbal ingredients for added flavor.
salamankang suka

Slang Meanings

to vomit or feel nauseous
Oh no, I think I'm going to puke from how much I've eaten!
Hala, parang susuka na ako sa dami ng kinakain ko!
a girl who's always into gifts or souvenirs
Wow, she's really the 'suka' for new gadgets!
Grabe, siya talaga ang suka sa mga bagong gadget!
referring to anything annoying or a pain
Ugh, I'm always annoyed by his attitude!
Nako, lagi na lang akong suka sa kanyang ugali!