From root: namnam
Usage Note
Malinamnam describes food that is savory and rich in taste. Use this when a meal has a deep, satisfying flavor that lingers on the palate.
Examples
" Malinamnam ang sinigang. "
Natural Translation
The sinigang is flavorful.
Literal Translation
Flavorful the sinigang.
" Malinamnam ang nilagang baka. "
Natural Translation
The beef stew is flavorful.
Literal Translation
Flavorful the boiled beef.
" Mas naging malinamnam ang adobo nang hinayaan namin itong magluto nang mabagal sa mababang apoy buong hapon. "
Natural Translation
The adobo became more flavorful when we let it cook slowly over low heat the whole afternoon.
Literal Translation
More became flavorful the adobo when let we it cook slowly on low fire whole afternoon.
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