How to Say “Cookie” in Tagalog

cookie
The Tagalog word for cookie is cookie.
The term refers to a small, flat baked good, similar to a biscuit.
Meaning: small, flat baked good (noun)

Which one should you use?

While cookie is the standard form, the informal version is kuki.

Did you know?

  • In the Philippines, a 'cookie' is often grouped under the broader category of meryenda, which is a traditional mid-afternoon snack time between lunch and dinner.
  • In a culinary context, traditional Filipino sweets like polvoron are sometimes described as 'Filipino cookies' to English speakers, even though they are crumbly shortbread-like candies.
  • While 'cookie' is used, most Filipinos will actually refer to such snacks as 'biskwit' when speaking casually.

Examples in context

  • Napakaamong aso ni Cookie.
    Cookie was a very gentle dog.
    This sentence shows how cookie can be used as a proper name for a dog.
    Tatoeba #11818578 by qwertzu, translation #3825174 by CK
  • Kailangan ni Cookie ng atensiyon.
    Cookie demands attention.
    This sentence shows cookie used as a proper name for someone demanding attention.
    Tatoeba #11459883 by qwertzu, translation #10137565 by shekitten
  • Pinangalanan kong Cookie ang kuting.
    I named the kitten Cookie.
    This sentence shows how to use cookie as a name for a kitten.
    Tatoeba #11806119 by qwertzu, translation #8241012 by CK
  • Mangyaring ipasa mo sa akin ang isang piraso ng biskwit.
    Please pass me a piece of cookie.
  • Binili ko ang aking paboritong biskwit sa tindahan.
    I bought my favorite cookie at the store.
  • Madalas kong binibili ang kuki mula sa bakeshop.
    I often buy cookies from the bakery.
  • Ang kuki ay popular na panghimagas sa mga handaan dito sa Pilipinas.
    Cookies are a popular dessert at gatherings here in the Philippines.
  • 3 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Ricardo and Maria are sharing snacks in the kitchen.

  1. Ricardo

    Gusto mo ba ng cookie?
    Do you want a cookie?
  2. Maria

    Oo, pakiabot nga ng cookie.
    Yes, please pass the cookie.
  3. Ricardo

    Masarap ba itong cookie?
    Is this cookie delicious?
  4. Maria

    Oo, paborito ko ang cookie na ito.
    Yes, this cookie is my favorite.

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