Dish in Tagalog

“Dish” in Tagalog is translated as “pinggan” (plate/dish as an object) or “putahe/ulam” (dish as food/cuisine). Understanding the context is crucial, as “dish” can refer to both the container and the food served. Let’s explore the different meanings and usage of this versatile word in Tagalog below.

[Words] = Dish

[Definition]:

• Dish /dɪʃ/
• Noun 1: A shallow container used for cooking or serving food.
• Noun 2: A particular variety or preparation of food served as part of a meal.
• Noun 3: A concave receptacle, especially one used for holding or serving food.
• Verb 1: To serve or put food into a dish.

[Synonyms] = Pinggan, Putahe, Ulam, Plato, Kakanin (for native dishes), Pagkain, Lutuin

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Please wash the dishes after dinner.
• Ex1_PH: Pakihugasan ang mga pinggan pagkatapos ng hapunan.
• Ex2_EN: This dish is my grandmother’s specialty.
• Ex2_PH: Ang putahe na ito ay espesyalidad ng aking lola.
• Ex3_EN: What is your favorite Filipino dish?
• Ex3_PH: Ano ang paborito mong Pilipinong ulam?
• Ex4_EN: She served the pasta in a beautiful ceramic dish.
• Ex4_PH: Inihain niya ang pasta sa magandang pinggang seramiko.
• Ex5_EN: The restaurant offers traditional dishes from different regions.
• Ex5_PH: Nag-aalok ang restawran ng tradisyonal na putahe mula sa iba’t ibang rehiyon.