EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to be able to taste; to discern flavor...
to huddle; to gather closely...
to set sail; to depart; to proceed...
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/ma-ka-LA-sa/
FIL: Magkaroon ng kakayahang matikman o matukoy ang lasa ng isang pagkain o inumin.
EN: to be able to taste; to discern flavor
When you're trying to guess the secret ingredient in your lola's adobo. "May star anise ba 'to?" You're trying to *makalasa* every single note of flavor. Also, what your taste buds do when they're not dead from eating too much instant noodles.
ROOT MEANING: taste; flavor
Focuses on the ability to perceive a taste, often implying a subtle or complex flavor.
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🇵🇭 Kahit may sipon ako, sana'y makalasa ko pa rin ang paborito kong sinigang.
🇺🇸 Even though I have a cold, I hope I can still taste my favorite sinigang.
🇵🇭 Sa sobrang anghang, wala na akong ibang makalasa kundi sili.
🇺🇸 Because it was so spicy, I couldn't taste anything else but chili.
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.