From root: sibuyas
Usage Note
Masibuyas is an adjective describing food that contains many onions or has a strong onion scent and flavor. This is the common form used to describe the taste of a dish.
Examples
" Masibuyas ang sopas. "
Natural Translation
The soup is oniony.
Literal Translation
Oniony the soup.
" Masyadong masibuyas ang pagkaing ito. "
Natural Translation
This food is too oniony.
Literal Translation
Too oniony the food this.
" Bagama't masibuyas ang niluto niya, nagustuhan pa rin namin ito dahil sakto lang ang alat at anghang. "
Natural Translation
Even though what she cooked was oniony, we still liked it because the saltiness and spiciness were just right.
Literal Translation
Although oniony the cooked she, liked still we this because just-right only the saltiness and spiciness.
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