From root: tabang
Usage Note
Matabang-tabang is used when food is not completely tasteless but could use a bit more flavor. Matabang-tabang ang timpla niya means his seasoning is slightly bland.
Examples
" Matabang-tabang ang sabaw. "
Natural Translation
The broth is somewhat bland.
Literal Translation
Somewhat-bland the broth.
" Matabang-tabang ang timpla. "
Natural Translation
The seasoning is somewhat bland.
Literal Translation
Somewhat-bland the mixture.
" Matabang-tabang pa ang adobo kaninang umaga, pero sumarap nang husto pagkatapos itong painitin muli. "
Natural Translation
The adobo was still somewhat bland this morning, but it became much tastier after being reheated.
Literal Translation
Somewhat-bland still the adobo earlier morning, but became-delicious very after this reheated again.
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