Galyetas (en. Cookies)

/ɡaˈlje.tas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of hard biscuit or pastry that is often filled or flavored.
We ate cookies while watching a movie.
Kumain kami ng galyetas habang nanonood ng pelikula.
Sweet foods made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients.
Sometimes we bake cookies for our guests.
Minsan ay nagluluto kami ng galyetas para sa aming mga bisita.

Etymology

Originating from the Spanish word 'galleta'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cookies with chocolate
cookies that have chocolate pieces
galyetas na may tsokolate

Related Words

dessert
A category of food typically eaten after the main meal.
panghimagas

Slang Meanings

Sweetheart’s delight
Your girlfriend is such a sweetheart, dude!
Sobrang galyetas na ang ganda ng syota mo, pare!
Reliable friend
Juan is really a reliable friend, always there for me.
Galyetas talaga 'yang si Juan, laging nandiyan para sa akin.
Strong person
Wow, you guys are so strong in the game, you won again!
Grabe, ang galyetas niyo sa laro, panalo na naman!