Sutanghon (en. Banana leaf)

/suˈtaŋ.ɡon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A commonly used leaf from the banana tree often used for cooking and various occasions.

She used the banana leaf to wrap the food she cooked.

Ginamit niya ang sutanghon upang balutan ang mga pagkaing kanyang nilutó.

An important part of Filipino dishes such as rice cakes and other traditional foods.

The banana leaf is essential in making suman.

Ang sutanghon ay mahalaga sa paggawa ng suman.

Banana leaves are also used as a side or companion in various Filipino dishes.

She served crispy fish wrapped in banana leaves.

Naghain siya ng lutong isda na nakabalot sa sutanghon.

Derived from the root word 'suta' meaning 'banana leaf'.

Sinigang with banana leaves

A sinigang dish with banana leaves as a main ingredient.

Sutanghon na sinigang

suman

A traditional rice cake in the Philippines typically wrapped in banana leaves.

suman

kakanin

Traditional Filipino foods usually made from rice or sticky rice.

kakanin

Sassy breeze

This tough guy is acting like I have no other problems to think about.

Ang sutanghon na ito, parang wala akong ibang dapat intindihin na problema.

Avoiding happiness

The drama queen just dropped the vibe for everyone.

Nahulog lang ang sutanghon sa saya ng iba.

Attention seeker

There goes that troublemaker again, pretending to have issues just to get pity.

Ayan na naman ang sutanghon, kunwari may problema para lang maawa.