latoy
latóy with stress marks
taste; savor; worth (colloq)
Usage Note
Latoy is a colloquial term used to describe the savory depth or worthiness of something, often food. It is more commonly heard in informal conversation and regional speech rather than formal writing.
Examples
" Walang latoy ang ulam. "
Natural Translation
The dish has no flavor.
Literal Translation
None flavor the dish.
" Walang latoy ang kwento. "
Natural Translation
The story has no worth.
Literal Translation
None worth the story.
" Kahit mahal ang restawran, walang latoy ang kanilang mga putahe kaya hindi na kami babalik doon. "
Natural Translation
Even though the restaurant is expensive, their dishes have no flavor, so we won't go back there.
Literal Translation
Even expensive the restaurant, none flavor the their plural dishes so not anymore we will return there.
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