From root: asim
Usage Note
Maasim is the standard word to describe any food or drink with a sour or acidic taste. For example, Maasim ang mangga means the mango is sour.
Examples
" Maasim ang kalamansi. "
Natural Translation
The calamansi is sour.
Literal Translation
Sour the calamansi.
" Maasim ang hilaw na mangga. "
Natural Translation
The raw mango is sour.
Literal Translation
Sour the raw mango.
" Masyadong maasim ang sinigang kaya nagdagdag ako ng kaunting asukal para mabawasan ang lasa nito. "
Natural Translation
The sinigang was too sour, so I added a little sugar to lessen its taste.
Literal Translation
Too sour the sinigang so added I of little sugar so lessen the taste its.
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