From root: asukal
Usage Note
Maasukal is used to describe food or drinks that have a high sugar content. It is often used when discussing dietary restrictions or the sweetness of a dessert.
Examples
" Maasukal ang tsokolate. "
Natural Translation
The chocolate is sugary.
Literal Translation
Sugary the chocolate.
" Masyadong maasukal ang kape ko. "
Natural Translation
My coffee is too sugary.
Literal Translation
Too sugary the coffee mine.
" Iniwasan ng doktor ang mga pagkaing maasukal dahil mataas na ang kanyang asukal sa dugo. "
Natural Translation
The doctor avoided sugary foods because his blood sugar was already high.
Literal Translation
Avoided by-the doctor the foods sugary because high already the his sugar in blood.
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