From root: namnam
Usage Note
Kanamnaman refers to the high quality of flavor or savory richness in a dish. It is often used when appreciating the depth of taste in traditional Filipino stews.
Examples
" Sobra ang kanamnaman ng sinigang. "
Natural Translation
The sinigang has so much flavor.
Literal Translation
Excessive the deliciousness of sinigang.
" Hinahanap ko ang kanamnaman ng luto niya. "
Natural Translation
I am looking for the deliciousness of her cooking.
Literal Translation
Looking-for I the deliciousness of cooking hers.
" Ang kanamnaman ng adobo ay lumalalim kapag niluto ito kahapon pa at pinainit muli ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The deliciousness of the adobo deepens when it was cooked yesterday and reheated again today.
Literal Translation
The deliciousness of adobo deepens when cooked it yesterday still and reheated again today.
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