kabute
/kabuˈte/
The English word "mushroom" is translated into Tagalog as kabute.
The term refers to the fruiting body of a fungus.
Meaning: fruiting body of a fungus (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/kabuˈte/
Did you know?
- The Tagalog language uses the same word kabute for both the edible mushroom and the toxic fungus, relying on adjectives to distinguish the two.
- The word kabute is often used in the phrase sumulpot na parang kabute to describe a sudden increase in the number of shops or buildings in an area.
- Filipino cuisine features kabute in traditional stews, but it is rarely the main ingredient, usually serving as a flavor enhancer or thickener.
Examples in context
- Hindi magandang kainin ang kabuteng ito.This mushroom isn't good to eat.This sentence is useful for expressing that a specific kabute is not good for eating.Tatoeba #11873358 by qwertzu, translation #7492844 by CK
- Kabute ang karaniwang sangkap sa mga lutuing may palayok.Mushroom is a common ingredient in clay pot dishes.
- Nakahanap ako ng mga kabute sa palayan.I found some mushrooms in the rice field.
- Maraming kabute sa kagubatan.There are many mushrooms in the forest.
- Gusto ko ng adobong kabute.I want mushroom adobo.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Christina and Jose are grocery shopping.
- ChristinaJose, bumili ka ba ng kabute?Jose, did you buy mushrooms?
- JoseWala akong nakitang sariwang kabute dito.I didn't see any fresh mushrooms here.
- ChristinaSayang, kailangan natin iyan para sa ulam.That's a pity, we need those for the dish.
- JoseSige, hahanapin ko muli sa ibang istante.Okay, I will look for them again in another aisle.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mushroom” translations and entries kabute, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
