tsinelas
/t͡ʃiˈnelas/
The English word slippers is tsinelas in Tagalog.
The term tsinelas is used to refer to light footwear worn indoors or around the house. It can describe both simple flip-flops and more substantial indoor slippers.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Tagalog, the word tsinelas is used for both singular and plural forms of slippers.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃiˈnelas/
Did you know?
- In Filipino households, the tsinelas is often used as a makeshift weapon or tool for discipline, wielded by parents toward children.
- In some local contexts, if someone is told their tsinelas are 'flying', it implies they are being chased away or scolded aggressively.
- The word tsinelas is a direct descendant of the Spanish word chinelas, which originally referred to soft indoor shoes.
Examples in context
- Magsuot po kayo ng tsinelas.Please put on your slippers.This sentence is useful for practicing how to politely ask someone to wear their tsinelas.Tatoeba #1620361 by nonong, translation #51409 by CK
- Huwag kalimutang magdala ng iyong tsinelas.Don't forget to bring your slippers.
- Nasaan ang aking tsinelas?Where are my slippers?
- Bili tayo ng bagong tsinelas.Let's buy new slippers.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Jasmine and Jose are at the entrance of their home.
- JasmineJose, pakikuha naman ang tsinelas ko.Jose, please get my slippers.
- JoseIto ba ang hinahanap mong tsinelas?Are these the slippers you are looking for?
- JasmineOo, salamat!Yes, thank you!
- JoseWalang anuman, Jasmine.You're welcome, Jasmine.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry tsinelas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tsinelas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
