umay
umáy with stress marks
tired of a particular food
Usage Note
Umay describes the satiation-to-aversion that comes from eating the same food too many times — not disliking it inherently, but being so tired of it that eating more feels unpleasant. It has no direct English equivalent. It is commonly heard when describing repetitive meals: 'Umay na ako sa adobo.' The concept is closely tied to Filipino dining culture where a single dish may be eaten daily.
Examples
" Umay na ako sa adobo. "
Natural Translation
I'm sick of adobo already.
Literal Translation
Sick-of already I of adobo.
" Umay na ako sa kanin at ulam na iyan araw-araw. "
Natural Translation
I'm sick of eating that rice and dish every single day.
Literal Translation
Sick-of already I of-the rice and viand that day-day.
" Kahit gaano kasarap ang isang pagkain, mauumay ka rin kung ito lang ang ihahain sa iyo araw-araw. "
Natural Translation
No matter how delicious a dish is, you'll still get sick of it if it's the only thing served to you every day.
Literal Translation
Even however delicious the one food, will-get-sick-of you also if this only the will-be-served to you day-day.
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