inasal
inasál with stress marks
roasted; behaved
Also means
As a verb form derived from 'asal', it can mean 'behaved' or 'conducted oneself' in a moral or social sense.
Usage Note
Inasal is widely known as a style of charcoal-grilled chicken marinated in vinegar, calamansi, and annatto, originating from the Visayas region and popularized nationally by fast-food chains. In its original verbal sense, it relates to conduct or behavior.
Examples
" Masarap ang inasal na manok. "
Natural Translation
The grilled chicken is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the grilled chicken.
" Masarap ang inasal na manok mula sa Bacolod. "
Natural Translation
The grilled chicken from Bacolod is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the grilled chicken from Bacolod.
" Tuwing may handaan sa amin, hindi pwedeng mawala ang inasal na baboy na inihanda ng aking tito. "
Natural Translation
Whenever there's a party at our place, the grilled pork prepared by my uncle simply cannot be missing.
Literal Translation
Every has party at us, not can missing the grilled pork that prepared by my uncle.
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