From root: keso
Usage Note
Pagkakeso refers to the quality or state of being cheesy, often used when describing the flavor intensity of a snack or dish.
Examples
" Gusto ko ang pagkakeso nito. "
Natural Translation
I like the cheesiness of this.
Literal Translation
Like I the cheesiness this.
" Ewan ko kung bakit gusto niya ang pagkakeso nito. "
Natural Translation
I don't know why he likes the cheesiness of this.
Literal Translation
Don't know I why want he the cheesiness this.
" Hindi nagustuhan ng bata ang sopas dahil masyadong matindi ang pagkakeso na halos hindi na maamoy ang ibang sangkap. "
Natural Translation
The child didn't like the soup because the cheesiness was so intense that you could barely smell the other ingredients.
Literal Translation
Not liked of-the child the soup because too intense the cheesiness that almost not anymore smell the other ingredients.
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