From root: gulay
Usage Note
Magulay describes a meal or diet that is rich in vegetables, often implying it is healthy.
Examples
" Magulay ang ulam natin. "
Natural Translation
Our dish is full of vegetables.
Literal Translation
Full-of-vegetables the dish ours.
" Ang niluto niyang ulam ay magulay. "
Natural Translation
The dish he/she cooked is full of vegetables.
Literal Translation
The cooked he/she dish is full-of-vegetables.
" Mas pinipili kong magluto ng magulay na pagkain kahit medyo mahal, dahil mas malusog ito para sa buong pamilya. "
Natural Translation
I prefer to cook meals full of vegetables even if they're a bit expensive, because it's healthier for the whole family.
Literal Translation
More choose I-link to-cook of full-of-vegetables that food even somewhat expensive, because more healthy this for the whole family.
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