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English translation: chewy


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05:56 Sep 18, 2008
Tagalog to English translations [Non-PRO]
Science - Food & Dairy / food
Tagalog term or phrase: makunat
to describe the texture of a rice cake prepared from glutinous rice after cooking
Edith San Juan
English translation:chewy
Explanation:
chewy
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Ma. Unica Real Encinares
Philippines
Local time: 14:21
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Summary of answers provided
4 +2chewyMa. Unica Real Encinares
5stingy
steph_cuevas
5leathery/tough
Hild Alcala


  

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8 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
chewy


Explanation:
chewy


    Reference: http://www.whixey.com/avegancalledbacon/2008/05/ingredient-c...
Ma. Unica Real Encinares
Philippines
Local time: 14:21
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in TagalogTagalog

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ria Holmgeirsson: for food, this is better.
17 mins
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agree  Leny Beraud
36 mins
  -> Thanks
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12 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
leathery/tough


Explanation:
Leathery means like leather in appearance or texture; tough and flexible.

Just my try.


    Reference: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/leathery
Hild Alcala
Local time: 14:21
Native speaker of: Native in Cebuano (Bisayan)Cebuano (Bisayan), Native in TagalogTagalog
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1 day16 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
stingy


Explanation:
hard to chew

steph_cuevas
United States
Local time: 23:21
Native speaker of: Native in TagalogTagalog

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Ma. Unica Real Encinares: I have never heard/read about this definition of stingy (hard to chew). Care to share your reference? Thanks.
3 hrs
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