Tutong (en. Burnt)

/tu.tong/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to being in a state of burning or scorched.

The rice became burnt due to overcooking.

Ang kanin ay naging tutong dahil sa sobrang pagluluto.

Means dry or devoid.

Her throat was dry after talking for a long time.

Ang kanyang lalamunan ay tutong matapos siyang magsalita ng mahabang oras.

Derived from the Tagalog word 'tutong' meaning 'burnt' or 'dry'.

burnt rice

Rice that is burnt and cannot be consumed.

tutong kanin

burn

The process of cooking food that leads to burning.

sunog

drought

A state of being dry or lacking moisture.

tuyot

burnt dish

This burnt dish feels like it has been on fire all day.

Ang tutong lutong ito ay parang nakasindi na sa apoy buong araw.

ridiculously overpriced

Their ridiculously overpriced prices make it feel like you're paying for gold!

Ang tutong presyo ng benta nila, parang nagbabayad ka ng ginto!

messy or chaotic

Wow, the mess in your room is like a storm passing through!

Naku, ang tutong gulo sa kwarto mo, parang bagyong dumaan!