From root: asim
Usage Note
Maasim-asim describes a flavor that is mildly sour rather than intensely acidic. It is often used to describe ripening fruits or specific dipping sauces.
Examples
" Maasim-asim ang mangga. "
Natural Translation
The mango is slightly sour.
Literal Translation
Slightly-sour the mango.
" Maasim-asim ang sabaw. "
Natural Translation
The soup is slightly sour.
Literal Translation
Slightly-sour the soup.
" Mas masarap ang sawsawan kung maasim-asim ito, kasi tumatapat sa tamis ng manggang hinog. "
Natural Translation
The dipping sauce tastes better when it's slightly sour, because it matches the sweetness of the ripe mango.
Literal Translation
More delicious the dipping-sauce if slightly-sour it, because matches to sweetness of mango ripe.
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