From root: sigang
Usage Note
Sinigang is a staple Filipino dish known for its characteristically sour broth, usually flavored with tamarind or other local sour fruits. It is typically served with rice and includes meat and vegetables.
Examples
" Maasim ang sinigang. "
Natural Translation
The sinigang is sour.
Literal Translation
Sour the sour-soup.
" Gusto ko ng sinigang na baboy. "
Natural Translation
I want pork sour soup.
Literal Translation
Want I of sour-stew of pork.
" Tuwing umuulan, gustong-gusto kong kumain ng mainit na sinigang na may kaunting sampalok. "
Natural Translation
Whenever it rains, I really love eating hot sour soup made with a bit of tamarind.
Literal Translation
Every rains, want-very I eat of hot sour-soup that has bit tamarind.
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