From root: anghang
Usage Note
Kaanghangan is an abstract ka- nominalization of anghang denoting the measured degree or quality of heat in a dish or ingredient. It is used to assess and compare spiciness levels, whether discussing a single chili variety or contrasting the heat of different regional cuisines.
Examples
" Mataas ang kaanghangan ng sili. "
Natural Translation
The spiciness of the chili is high.
Literal Translation
High the spiciness of chili.
" Hindi ko kaya ang kaanghangán nito. "
Natural Translation
I cannot handle its spiciness.
Literal Translation
Not I can the spiciness of this.
" Iba-iba ang kaanghangan ng mga lutong-probinsiya, kaya lagi mong itanong kung gaano kaanghang bago umorder. "
Natural Translation
The spiciness of provincial dishes varies, so always ask how spicy it is before ordering.
Literal Translation
Varied the spiciness of dishes-provincial, so always you ask if how spicy before order.
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