From root: ulam
Usage Note
Maulam describes a meal that is characterized by having an abundance or variety of viands available.
Examples
" Maulam ang handa ngayon. "
Natural Translation
There are lots of dishes today.
Literal Translation
Many-dishes the prepared-food now.
" Napakamasarap kapag maulam ang hapunan. "
Natural Translation
It is delicious when dinner has many side dishes.
Literal Translation
Very delicious when having-many-dishes the dinner.
" Tuwing pista, talagang maulam ang mga mesa sa bawat bahay dahil dumami ang mga bisita. "
Natural Translation
During the fiesta, the tables in every house really have plenty of dishes because there are many guests.
Literal Translation
Every fiesta, really many-dishes the tables in each house because increased the guests.
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