Itlog (en. Egg)

ɪt.lɔɡ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A round or oblong item containing yolk and white, commonly used in food.

Eggs are rich in protein and vitamins.

Ang itlog ay rich in protein at vitamins.

An item laid by birds that gives rise to a new chick.

The bird's egg is essential for the chick's development.

Ang itlog ng ibon ay mahalaga para sa pagbuo ng sisiw.

A symbol of life or the beginning of something new.

The egg is often used as a symbol of resurrection.

Ang itlog ay madalas na ginagamit bilang simbolo ng muling pagkabuhay.

quail egg

Egg from a small bird, often used in Filipino dishes.

itlog ng pugo

chili

A type of vegetable often used with eggs in Filipino dishes.

sili

Ball-shaped

Your egg is as big as a ball!

Yung itlog mo, parang bola-bola na ang laki!

Egg with a shell (or confinement)

There's always a shell on the egg, right?

Laging may kulong sa itlog, diba?

Turtle's egg (used humorously for a person's antics)

Who ate your turtle's egg?

Sino ang kumain ng itlog ng pagong mo?

Slammed (used humorously for overcooked egg)

Your egg seems slammed in my favorite dish!

Parang slamng yung itlog mo sa paborito kong putaheng!