Filipino · Food & Drink
kanin
Cooked rice
Beginnernoun
Definition
The staple food served with almost every Filipino meal.
Example
Hindi kumpleto ang pagkain kung walang kanin.
A meal is not complete without rice.
Etymology
'Kanin' stems from the root word for cooked rice in various Philippine languages, signifying its importance as a staple food in Filipino diets.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kanin' is used in both formal and informal contexts, primarily in spoken language, to refer to rice. It is universally recognized as a key element of Filipino meals.