Tahong (en. Mussels)

ta-hong

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of shellfish commonly found in shorelines and rivers.

I love mussels cooked in garlic and oil.

Mahilig ako sa tahong na niluto sa bawang at mantika.

A nutritious food that contains a lot of protein.

Mussels are rich in protein and minerals.

Ang tahong ay mayaman sa protina at mineral.

A type of mollusk that is part of the bivalve family.

Mussels belong to the family of bivalves that have two shells.

Ang tahong ay kabilang sa pamilya ng mga bivalve na may dalawang shell.

Derived from the coastal regions of the Philippines where it is commonly found.

mussel soup

Soup made with mussels and spices.

tahong na may sabaw

jicama

A type of vegetable that is highly nutritious and often included in dishes.

singkamas

mullet

A type of fish that is often included in mussel dishes.

panga

A woman who is extremely sexy

Wow, my cousin is such a tahong; everyone is enchanted by her!

Grabe, ang tahong ng pinsan ko, lahat nabibighani sa kanya!

A simple person or someone who doesn't know much

He’s just a tahong in tech talks.

Siya, tahong lang yan sa usapang tech.