From root: sili
Usage Note
Masili describes a place with an abundance of chili plants or a dish containing many whole chilies.
Examples
" Masyadong masili ang ulam. "
Natural Translation
The dish is too full of chili.
Literal Translation
Too chili-full the dish.
" Huwag mong kainin ang masili na sabaw. "
Natural Translation
Don't eat the broth that is full of chili.
Literal Translation
Don't you eat the chili-full broth.
" Hindi makain ng mga bata ang sinigang dahil masili ito at maanghang para sa kanilang panlasa. "
Natural Translation
The children cannot eat the sinigang because it is full of chili and too spicy for their taste.
Literal Translation
Not can-be-eaten by the children the sinigang because chili-full it and spicy for their taste.
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