Sugar in Tagalog

“Sugar” in Tagalog is “Asukal” – the sweet crystalline substance we use daily in cooking, baking, and beverages. Whether you’re ordering coffee in Manila or reading a recipe, knowing this essential word opens up a world of Filipino culinary vocabulary. Let’s explore the complete linguistic breakdown below.

[Words] = Sugar

[Definition]:

• Sugar /ˈʃʊɡər/
• Noun 1: A sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants, especially sugar cane and sugar beet, consisting essentially of sucrose, and used as a sweetener in food and drink.
• Noun 2: Used as a term of endearment or affection.
• Verb 1: To sweeten, sprinkle, or coat with sugar.

[Synonyms] = Asukal, Matamis na sangkap, Pampatamis, Sukál

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Add two tablespoons of sugar to the mixture and stir well.
• Ex1_PH: Magdagdag ng dalawang kutsara ng asukal sa halo at haluing mabuti.
• Ex2_EN: The doctor advised him to reduce his sugar intake for better health.
• Ex2_PH: Pinayuhan siya ng doktor na bawasan ang kanyang pagkain ng asukal para sa mas mainam na kalusugan.
• Ex3_EN: Brown sugar gives the cookies a richer flavor than white sugar.
• Ex3_PH: Ang brown asukal ay nagbibigay sa cookies ng mas mayaman na lasa kaysa puting asukal.
• Ex4_EN: She likes her coffee with no sugar but plenty of milk.
• Ex4_PH: Gusto niya ang kanyang kape na walang asukal pero maraming gatas.
• Ex5_EN: The recipe calls for a cup of granulated sugar and half a cup of honey.
• Ex5_PH: Ang recipe ay nangangailangan ng isang tasa ng granulated asukal at kalahating tasa ng pulot.