From root: anghang
Usage Note
Maanghang is the primary adjective for describing the heat or pungency of food, derived from anghang. Philippine cuisine has a wide tolerance for spice, and maanghang appears constantly on menus, in recipes, and in everyday food conversation to flag chili-forward dishes.
Examples
" Maanghang ang ulam. "
Natural Translation
The dish is spicy.
Literal Translation
Spicy the dish.
" Maanghang ang sili. "
Natural Translation
The chili is spicy.
Literal Translation
Spicy the chili.
" Masarap ang adobo, pero masyadong maanghang para sa mga batang hindi sanay sa sili. "
Natural Translation
The adobo is delicious, but it's too spicy for the kids who aren't used to chili.
Literal Translation
Delicious the adobo, but too spicy for the children not used to chili.
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