EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
having many eggs; full of roe...
sentimental hours...
sentimental mode...
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/ma-IT-log/
FIL: Naglalarawan sa isang isda, alimango, o iba pang hayop na may maraming itlog sa loob ng katawan.
EN: having many eggs; full of roe
The highest praise you can give an alimango (crab) at a dampa restaurant. "Uy, tignan mo, maitlog!" means you hit the jackpot. It's the crab equivalent of being thicc and rich. You know it's gonna be a good, cholesterol-heavy meal.
From `ma-` (adjective-forming prefix indicating 'having' or 'full of') + `itlog` (egg).
ROOT MEANING: egg
Primarily used in a culinary context to describe seafood like fish, crabs, and shrimp that are bearing eggs (roe), which is often considered a delicacy.
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🇵🇭 Mas mahal ang alimangong maitlog kaysa sa karaniwan.
🇺🇸 A crab that is full of roe is more expensive than a regular one.
🇵🇭 Pumili ka ng isdang maitlog para mas masarap ang sinigang.
🇺🇸 Choose a fish that is full of eggs so the sinigang will be more delicious.
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