bagoong
bagoóng with stress marks
fermented fish or shrimp paste
Usage Note
Bagoong is a salty fermented fish or shrimp paste that is a staple in Filipino cuisine. It is iconic as a dip for green mangoes and serves as a primary seasoning for classic dishes like Pinakbet and Kare-kare.
Examples
" Mahilig ako sa bagoong. "
Natural Translation
I love fish paste.
Literal Translation
Fond I of fish-paste.
" Masarap ang mangga kapag may bagoong. "
Natural Translation
Mango is delicious when paired with fish paste.
Literal Translation
Delicious the mango when has fish paste.
" Hindi mawawala ang bagoong sa hapag tuwing kakain kami ng kare-kare o sariwang manggang hilaw. "
Natural Translation
Fish paste is never missing from the table whenever we eat kare-kare or fresh green mangoes.
Literal Translation
Not will-disappear the fish-paste from table whenever will-eat we of kare-kare or fresh mango green.
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