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    Dilis (en. Anchovies)

    /ˈdilis/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of small fish commonly used in Filipino cuisine.
    Grandma loves fried dilis with rice.
    Mahilig si Lola sa dilis na pinirito kasama ng kanin.
    A delicious dish often served with rice.
    She cooked dilis with tomatoes and onions.
    Nagluto siya ng dilis na may kamatis at sibuyas.

    Etymology

    Language of the Kapampangan, meaning ''fish''.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Dilis sinigang
    A type of sour soup using dilis as the main ingredient.
    Sinigang na dilis

    Related Words

    fish sauce
    Fish or fermented fish that is commonly served with dilis.
    bagoong

    Slang Meanings

    Small fish, often eaten in local eateries.
    The dilis sinigang is so delicious, it brings me back home.
    Sarap ng dilis na sinigang, nakaka-uwi ako sa bahay.
    Fast movement or action.
    The kids are so quick while playing, you can't catch them!
    Ang dilis ng mga bata sa paglalaro, hindi mo sila makahabol!
    Common term used in more daring situations.
    That's nothing, you can handle that!
    Dilis lang yan, kaya mo 'yan!