asukal
asúkal with stress marks
sugar
Usage Note
Asukal is a staple in Filipino kitchens, commonly used in coffee and traditional desserts. It is usually categorized into asukal na puti (white sugar) and asukal na pula (brown sugar).
Examples
" May asukal ba dito? "
Natural Translation
Is there sugar here?
Literal Translation
Has sugar question here?
" Gusto ko ng asukal sa kape ko. "
Natural Translation
I want sugar in my coffee.
Literal Translation
Want I of sugar in coffee my.
" Huwag kang maglagay ng masyadong maraming asukal sa palaman dahil masakit iyon sa ngipin. "
Natural Translation
Don't put too much sugar in the filling because that's bad for the teeth.
Literal Translation
Don't you put of too much sugar in filling because painful that to teeth.
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