anghang
angháng with stress marks
spiciness
Usage Note
Anghang refers to the heat level of food and is most commonly used in its adjective form, maanghang. It is a defining characteristic of regional cuisines like Bicolano cooking, which is famous for its heavy use of chili peppers.
Examples
" Sobra ang anghang ng sili. "
Natural Translation
The chili's spiciness is too much.
Literal Translation
Too-much the spiciness of chili.
" Hindi ko kaya ang anghang. "
Natural Translation
I can't handle the spiciness.
Literal Translation
Not I capable the spiciness.
" Kilala ang lutuing Bicolano sa anghang nito, kaya dapat handa ka sa init ng bawat subo. "
Natural Translation
Bicolano cuisine is known for its spiciness, so you should be ready for the heat of every bite.
Literal Translation
Known the cuisine Bicolano for spiciness its, so should ready you for heat of every bite.
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