itlog
/ʔitˈloɡ/
The English word "egg" is translated into Tagalog as itlog.
itlog refers to the edible egg of a domestic fowl or the contents of such an egg used as food.
Meaning: edible egg of a domestic fowl, the contents of such an egg or eggs used as food (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ʔitˈloɡ/
Did you know?
- In Filipino slang, itlog is used as a common euphemism for testicles.
- While itlog means egg, the term for the yolk specifically is pula ng itlog, which literally translates to 'red of the egg'.
- The word itlog is part of a massive linguistic family that stretches across the Pacific, appearing in almost identical forms in languages as far apart as the Philippines and Madagascar.
Examples in context
- Naglaga ako ng itlog.I boiled an egg.This sentence demonstrates the use of itlog when boiling an egg.Tatoeba #1834032 by nonong, translation #9795885 by eleutherothentes1
- Nakakain ako ng itlog.I have eaten an egg.This sentence shows how to express having eaten an itlog.Tatoeba #11457509 by qwertzu, translation #12053831 by humding3r
- Nagpriprito ng itlog si Tomas.Tom is frying an egg.This sentence illustrates the use of itlog when frying an egg.Tatoeba #1662463 by nonong, translation #1662454 by Amastan
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Juan and Maria are in the kitchen preparing breakfast.
- JuanMay itlog ba tayo?Do we have any eggs?
- MariaOo, may tatlong itlog sa ref.Yes, there are three eggs in the fridge.
- JuanSige, magluluto ako ng itlog.Okay, I will cook some eggs.
- MariaSalamat, Juan.Thanks, Juan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “egg” translations and entries itlog, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries itlog, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
