Filipino · Food & Drink
asin
Salt
Beginnernoun
Definition
A white substance used to season food.
Example
Lagyan mo ng kaunting asin.
Add a little salt.
Etymology
'Asin' is a native Tagalog word meaning 'salt', deeply rooted in the agricultural and culinary traditions of the Philippines.
How & Where It’s Used
'Asin' is commonly used in both formal and informal discussions about cooking and food preservation, understood widely across the regions.