Katsup (en. Ketchup)

/ka.tʃup/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of sauce used as a condiment for food.
Children love ketchup on their fries.
Mahal ng mga bata ang katsup sa kanilang fries.
Typically made from processed tomatoes and with various seasonings used.
Favorite ketchup brands often have special blends.
Ang mga paboritong tatak ng katsup ay kadalasang may mga espesyal na timpla.
A popular condiment for hamburgers and hotdogs.
Don't forget to put ketchup on your hotdog.
Huwag kalimutang maglagay ng katsup sa iyong hotdog.

Etymology

Invented in America from the Chinese word 'kê-tsiap', referring to a type of sauce.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ketchup and mustard
Commonly used condiments, often for foods like hotdogs.
katsup at mustasa
to ask for ketchup
To request getting ketchup as an addition to food.
manghingi ng katsup

Related Words

tomato
The main ingredient in making ketchup.
kamatis
seasoning
Ingredients used to enhance the flavor of food, including ketchup.
pampalasa

Slang Meanings

Ketchup that enhances food.
Where are you? Come, just give me the ketchup for my fries!
Saan ka na? Tara, nalang ang ketchup sa fries ko!
The national condiment of Filipinos.
Nothing is more delicious; ketchup always pairs with hotdogs!
Wala nang mas masarap pa, ketchup na lang talaga lagi ang katapat ng hotdog!
So sweet, it's abnormal.
Wow, your ketchup is so sweet, it's like a dessert!
Grabe, ang ketchup mo parang sobrang tamis, parang dessert na!