Ulam (en. Viand)

oo-lahm

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Type of food commonly eaten with rice.

For lunch, Maria cooked a delicious viand of adobo.

Sa tanghalian, nagluto si Maria ng masarap na ulam na adobo.

Food that serves as the main dish in a meal.

The dish of sinigang is a family favorite during cold weather.

Ang ulam na sinigang ay paborito ng pamilya sa malamig na panahon.

Another term for the main selections in a meal.

The viands showcase the cooking skills of our parents.

Ipinapakita ng ulam ang galing ng luto ng ating mga magulang.

Derived from the word 'ulam' which means food served alongside rice.

What is our viand?

A question about the food prepared for a meal.

Anong ulam natin?

My favorite viand

Expression of a favorite or preferred dish.

Paborito kong ulam

rice

Cooked rice, considered a staple food on the dining table.

kanin

soup

Liquid component of a dish usually eaten with the viand.

sabaw

Home-cooked meal, usually enjoyed together

It seems like my mom's cooking is tastier than anything from a restaurant.

Parang mas masarap ang ulam na luto ni nanay kaysa sa kahit anong restaurant.

The favorite dish at home

What's for dinner today? I heard from mang Juan that it's adobo!

Anong ulam ngayon? Sabi ni mang Juan, adobo daw!

Food makes everything better, nothing beats it

When there's good food, everyone is happier.

Pag may ulam, mas maligaya ang lahat.