tadyang
tadyáng with stress marks
a rib
Usage Note
Tadyang refers to the rib bones of humans or animals. In culinary contexts it commonly appears as the cut of meat used in dishes like bulalo (bone marrow soup) and sinigang. In anatomy lessons and medical conversations it is the standard Tagalog term for rib.
Examples
" Masarap ang nilutong tadyang. "
Natural Translation
The cooked rib is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the cooked rib.
" Masakit ang kanyang tadyang. "
Natural Translation
His/her rib hurts.
Literal Translation
Painful the his/her rib.
" Maganda ang tadyang ng baka para sa sinigang dahil nagiging malinamnam ang sabaw kapag ito ay matagal na pinakuluan. "
Natural Translation
Beef ribs are good for sinigang because the broth becomes rich when they are simmered for a long time.
Literal Translation
Good the rib of cow for the sinigang because becomes savory the broth when it is long boiled.
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