medyas
/ˈmedjas/
The Tagalog word for "sock" is medyas.
medyas refers to a covering for the foot.
Meaning: covering for the foot (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmedjas/
Did you know?
- Because the Philippines is so hot, medyas are often associated more with formal office dress codes or church attire than with warmth.
- The word medyas is a direct descendant of the Spanish word medias, which means 'stockings' or 'socks'.
- In the Philippines, medyas is almost always used in the plural form, even when referring to a single sock.
Examples in context
- Itinago ni Tom ang baril niya sa drawer niya ng mga medyas.Tom hid his gun in his sock drawer.This sentence shows how to use medyas when referring to a drawer containing socks.Tatoeba #11901844 by qwertzu, translation #8015640 by CK
- Saan mo inilalagay ang mga medyas mo?Where do you put your socks?
- Bumili ako ng bagong medyas.I bought new socks.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Angela and Jose are getting ready to go for a walk.
- AngelaNasaan ang medyas ko, Jose?Where are my socks, Jose?
- JoseNasa ibabaw ng kama ang medyas mo.Your socks are on top of the bed.
- AngelaSalamat, kukunin ko na.Thanks, I will get them now.
- JoseBilisan mo para makalakad na tayo.Hurry up so we can walk already.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry medyas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries medyas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
