pansit
The Tagalog word for noodle is pansit.
The word pansit refers to a string or flat strip of pasta or other dough. It is used both to refer to the noodles themselves and to the specific noodle dishes prepared with vegetables and meat.
Meaning: string or flat strip of pasta or other dough (noun)
When do people say it?
In Filipino culture, pansit is often served during birthdays to symbolize long life.
Did you know?
- Spanish speakers used the word pancit to describe 'empanadas' in dictionaries written between 1626 and 1642.
Examples in context
- Ang pansit na ito ay masarap.This noodle is delicious.
- Gusto ko ng lomi ngayong gabi.I want some noodles tonight.
- Nag-enjoy ako sa bihon na kinain natin kahapon.I enjoyed the noodles we had yesterday.
- Masarap ang pansit na ito.This noodle dish is delicious.
- Gusto ko ng pansit mamaya.I want some noodles later.
- Maraming pansit sa handaan.There are many noodles at the party.
Example conversation
Christina and Ricardo are deciding what to eat for lunch.
- ChristinaRicardo, magluluto ako ng pansit.Ricardo, I will cook some noodles.
- RicardoSige, paborito ko ang pansit.Okay, noodles are my favorite.
- ChristinaGusto mo ba ng maraming gulay dito?Do you want a lot of vegetables in it?
- RicardoOo, mas masarap kapag maraming gulay.Yes, it is tastier with many vegetables.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pansit, CC BY-SA 4.0.
