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    Ube (en. Purple yam)

    /ˈuːbeɪ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of root vegetable native to the Philippines.
    I love to cook bibingka with ube.
    Mahilig akong magluto ng bibingka na may ube.
    Often used in desserts and traditional Filipino dishes.
    Ube is a main ingredient in ube halaya.
    Ang ube ay pangunahing sangkap sa ube halaya.
    Rich in nutrients and readily available.
    Ube is rich in antioxidants and vitamins.
    Ang ube ay mayaman sa antioxidants at bitamina.

    Etymology

    Mula sa lokal na wika ng mga Filipino.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ube halaya
    A sweet dessert made from ube.
    ube halaya
    ube cake
    A type of cake made with ube.
    ube cake

    Related Words

    halaya
    A dessert made from grated ube.
    halaya
    kalamay
    A traditional dessert that uses ube as a main ingredient.
    kalamay

    Slang Meanings

    Delicious ube (purplish yam) that is eaten or used in desserts.
    Wow, the ube ice cream here in the neighborhood is so good!
    Grabe, ang sarap ng ube ice cream dito sa kanto!
    Referring to something that has a beautiful color or appearance.
    That dress is so ube, it really suits you!
    Ang ube ng dress na iyon, bagay na bagay sayo!
    A slang term for cool or amazing things.
    This new album is so ube, it's really lively!
    Ang ube ng bagong album na ito, talagang bibo!