sitaw
The English phrase beans is translated into Tagalog as sitaw.
The term sitaw refers to long, green seed pods used as a vegetable in cooking.
Did you know?
- The vegetable is frequently used in gising-gising, a dish whose name means 'wake up' and uses sitaw to provide a crunchy texture.
- The word sitaw may come from the Hokkien words for 'silk thread bean', referring to the long and thin shape of the vegetable.
- Sitaw is a critical ingredient in sinigang, the sour soup widely regarded as the unofficial national dish of the Philippines.
Examples in context
- Mahilig ako sa sitaw.I like green beans.This sentence shows how to express a preference for sitaw.Tatoeba #11819703 by qwertzu, translation #8826537 by CK
- Ayaw ni Tom sa sitaw.Tom doesn't like green beans.This sentence demonstrates how to express a dislike for sitaw.Tatoeba #11819707 by qwertzu, translation #2279412 by CK
- Puwedeng kainin ang sitaw nang hilaw.It's possible to eat green beans raw.This sentence notes that sitaw can be eaten raw.Tatoeba #11819715 by qwertzu, translation #954090 by CK
- Gusto ko ng monggo sa aking nilagang baka.I want beans in my boiled beef soup.
- Ang monggo ay paboritong ulam ng maraming Pilipino.Beans are a favorite dish of many Filipinos.
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Example conversation
Jasmine and Mark are preparing ingredients for dinner in their kitchen.
- JasmineMark, kailangan mo bang maghiwa ng sitaw?Mark, do you need to chop the beans?
- MarkOo, Jasmine, pakihugas na lang ang mga ito.Yes, Jasmine, please just wash them.
- JasmineSige, gagawin ko na.Okay, I will do it now.
- MarkSalamat sa tulong mo.Thank you for your help.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sitaw, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
