tofu
In Filipino, the English phrase 'tofu' is translated as tofu.
The word refers to the protein-rich food made from curdled soy milk.
Meaning: protein-rich food made from curdled soy milk (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Southern Philippines, particularly in Mindanao, the term tahu is commonly used for tofu.
When do people say it?
Tofu is often a key component in specific Filipino dishes, such as Tokwa't Baboy, which consists of tofu and pork or Tokwa't Manok, which includes both tofu and chicken.
Did you know?
- The word tokwa is sometimes used in Filipino slang to describe someone who is stiff or formal in their behavior.
- In many regions, the word for tofu is actually tokwa, which is a localized adaptation of the Hokkien Chinese word tauhu.
- The term tahu used in Mindanao reflects the linguistic influence of Malay and Indonesian cultures on the southern Philippines.
Examples in context
- Masarap ang tofu nang may sake.Tofu goes well with sake.This sentence illustrates how tofu can be paired with sake.Tatoeba #1876750 by nonong, translation #1133020 by bluepie88
- Bumili ako ng tofu sa palengke.I bought tofu at the market.
- Mainam na source ng protein ang tofu.Tofu is a good source of protein.
Example conversation
Christina and Antonio are grocery shopping together.
- ChristinaAntonio, kailangan ba natin ng tofu?Antonio, do we need tofu?
- AntonioOo, bibilisan ko lang ang pagpili.Yes, I will just choose it quickly.
- ChristinaSige, bilisan mo para makauwi tayo.Okay, hurry up so we can go home.
- AntonioHeto na, tapos na ako.Here it is, I am done.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
