tsitsirya
The English word chips is translated into Tagalog as tsitsirya.
tsitsirya is used broadly to refer to various types of snack chips, including corn chips and potato chips.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word chuchería is still used in Spain today to mean 'sweets' or 'candy', showing a divergence from the Tagalog tsitsirya which focuses on salty snacks.
- The word tsitsirya comes from the Philippine Spanish word chuchería, which referred to cheap trinkets and knick-knacks rather than just food.
- In Filipino culture, tsitsirya is often associated with 'merienda', a traditional mid-afternoon snack time that is a staple of daily life.
Examples in context
- Kain tayo ng chichirya habang nanonood ng pelikula.Let's eat some chips while watching a movie.
- Gusto ko ng tsitsirya.I want some chips.
- Bumili ako ng tsitsirya sa tindahan.I bought some chips at the store.
Example conversation
Christina and Juan are at a convenience store.
- ChristinaJuan, gusto mo ba ng tsitsirya?Juan, do you want some chips?
- JuanOo, pabili nga ng isa.Yes, please buy me one.
- ChristinaAnong klaseng tsitsirya ang gusto mo?What kind of chips do you want?
- JuanKahit ano, basta maalat.Anything, as long as it is salty.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tsitsirya, CC BY-SA 4.0.
