busog
busóg with stress marks
full, satisfied
Usage Note
Busog describes the feeling of being full after eating and is one of the most commonly used adjectives at the Filipino dining table. Saying 'busog na ako' politely signals you are satisfied without implying the food was bad. It is also used metaphorically for emotional fulfillment.
Examples
" Busog na ako. "
Natural Translation
I'm full already.
Literal Translation
Full already I.
" Busog na ako, salamat sa masarap na pagkain. "
Natural Translation
I'm already full, thank you for the delicious food.
Literal Translation
Full already I, thank-you for-the delicious food.
" Bagaman busog na busog na ako, hindi ko matanggihan ang inihandang panghimagas ng aking lola. "
Natural Translation
Even though I was already completely full, I couldn't refuse the dessert my grandmother had prepared.
Literal Translation
Although full [na] full already I, not by-me can-refuse the prepared dessert of my grandmother.
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