sandalyas
/sanˈdaljas/
The English word 'sandals' is translated into Tagalog as sandalyas.
sandalyas refers to open shoes that use straps to hold the foot to the sole.
How do you pronounce it?
/sanˈdaljas/
Did you know?
- The term tsinelas is often used in Filipino parenting as a symbolic threat. The 'flying' tsinelas is a common cultural trope representing a parent's discipline.
- The word sandalyas is a loanword from the Spanish sandalias, which comes from the Latin sandalium and Ancient Greek sandálion.
- In many Filipino households, it is a strict cultural custom to leave your sandalyas or any footwear outside the front door to keep the home clean.
Examples in context
- Ma'am, mayroon akong bago pong tsinelas.Ma'am, I have new sandals.
- Ang ganda ng step-in mo!Your step-in sandals are beautiful!
Example conversation
Mark and Christina are getting ready to go outside.
- MarkChristina, nakita mo ba ang sandalyas ko?Christina, have you seen my sandals?
- ChristinaNasa pinto sila, Mark.They are by the door, Mark.
- MarkSalamat! Akala ko nawala na.Thanks! I thought they were gone.
- ChristinaBilisan mo na at tara na.Hurry up and let's go.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry sandalyas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sandalyas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
