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.
- RicardoGusto mo ba ng cookie?Do you want a cookie?
- MariaOo, pakiabot nga ng cookie.Yes, please pass the cookie.
- RicardoMasarap ba itong cookie?Is this cookie delicious?
- MariaOo, paborito ko ang cookie na ito.Yes, this cookie is my favorite.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.