vegan
The Tagalog word for vegan is vegan.
The word vegan refers to a supporter of veganism.
Meaning: supporter of veganism (noun)
Did you know?
- The phrase bawal ang karne (meat is forbidden) is frequently used in the Philippines to explain a vegan or vegetarian restriction to waiters who may not be familiar with the word vegan.
- Many traditional Filipino sweets use gata (coconut milk), making a large number of local desserts naturally vegan without the need for special substitutes.
- In religious contexts, some Filipinos use the term abstinence during Lent to describe a temporary vegan-like diet, though this is based on faith rather than the philosophy of veganism.
Examples in context
- Mayroon bang mga restawran na pang-vegan malapit dito?Are there any vegan restaurants nearby?
- Vegan ang kapatid ko.My sibling is a vegan.
- Marami nang vegan sa Maynila.There are many vegans in Manila now.
- Isa siyang vegan.He/She is a vegan.
Example conversation
Angela and Juan are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- AngelaAno ang gusto mong kainin, Juan?What do you want to eat, Juan?
- JuanKahit ano, basta pwedeng kainin ng isang vegan.Anything, as long as a vegan can eat it.
- AngelaAh, oo nga pala, vegan ka na.Ah, that's right, you are a vegan now.
- JuanOo, kaya hanap tayo ng vegan restaurant.Yes, so let's look for a vegan restaurant.
