sandalyas
/sanˈdaljas/
The Tagalog word for "sandal" is sandalyas.
The term sandalyas refers specifically to a type of footwear with straps.
Meaning: type of footwear (noun)
Which one should you use?
While sandalyas refers to sandals with straps, the word tsinelas is more commonly used to refer to flip-flops or rubber slippers.
How do you pronounce it?
/sanˈdaljas/
Did you know?
- The Tagalog word sandalyas shares its roots with the Ancient Greek word sandálion, traveling through Latin and Spanish before arriving in the Philippines.
- In many traditional Filipino households, it is a common custom to leave tsinelas or sandalyas outside the door to keep the interior floors clean, making the sight of many shoes a sign of a visited home.
- While sandalyas is the formal term for strapped shoes, the word tsinelas is derived from the Spanish word chinela, which originally referred to a specific type of indoor slipper.
Example sentences for Tagalog are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Christina and Ricardo are getting ready to go to the beach.
- ChristinaRicardo, nasaan ang sandalyas mo?Ricardo, where are your sandals?
- RicardoNasa labas lang sila, Christina.They are just outside, Christina.
- ChristinaSuotin mo na ang sandalyas mo.Put your sandals on now.
- RicardoSige, handa na ako.Okay, I am ready.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sandal” translations and entries sandalyas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sandalyas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
