Kanape (en. Canape)

/kaˈnapɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of small food commonly served as appetizers or snacks.
She served canapés at her birthday party.
Naghain siya ng mga kanape sa kanyang birthday party.
A piece of bread or biscuit with a topping, often used at banquets.
The canapés with cottage cheese are everyone's favorite.
Ang mga kanape na may cottage cheese ay paborito ng lahat.
Sometimes used as decoration at feasts.
Canapés can be used to make attractive decorations on the table.
Ang mga kanape ay maaaring gawing kaakit-akit na palamuti sa mesa.

Etymology

French: canapé

Common Phrases and Expressions

canapés of food
Small foods served on occasions.
kanape ng pagkain

Related Words

appetizer
Foods served before the main course.
pampagana
snack
Small food or drink consumed between main meals.
meryenda

Slang Meanings

snack items or chips
This kanape is made of chips and cheese.
Ang kanape na ito ay gawa sa mga chichirya at cheese.
favorite food or snack
Come on, let’s have a snack at Juan's house.
Tara, kanape tayo sa bahay ni Juan.