sandat
sándat with stress marks
satiated; fed fully
Usage Note
Sandat describes the state of being completely full after eating — beyond just satisfied, but with no room left. It is a common word used during family meals and gatherings, where hosts take pride in feeding guests until they are fully sandat. The concept is central to Filipino hospitality culture.
Examples
" Sandat na ako sa kanin. "
Natural Translation
I'm already full from rice.
Literal Translation
Satiated already I in rice.
" Siya ay sandat na sa pagkain. "
Natural Translation
He/She is already satiated with food.
Literal Translation
He/She is satiated already in food.
" Sobra ang inihandang pagkain ng lola, kaya sandat na sandat kami pagkatapos ng salu-salo. "
Natural Translation
Grandmother prepared too much food, so we were completely stuffed after the feast.
Literal Translation
Too-much the prepared food of grandmother, so satiated very we after of feast.
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