Ketsup (en. Ketchup)
/ˈkɛtʃəp/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of condiment usually made from red tomatoes.
He put ketchup on his fries.
Naglagay siya ng ketsup sa kanyang fries.
A condiment used with various foods.
He chose ketchup as a dip for his hotdog.
Pinili niya ang ketsup bilang sawsawan sa kanyang hotdog.
Often used in fast food dishes.
Ketchup is part of my favorite meal at fast food.
Ang ketsup ay bahagi ng aking paboritong meal sa fast food.
Etymology
Derived from the English word 'ketchup'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ketchup and soy sauce
Combination of ketchup and soy sauce as a dip for food.
ketsup at toyo
Related Words
dip
A type of food used to accompany other foods.
sawsawan
Slang Meanings
Posh (social or wealthy)
She bought an expensive ketchup, she's posh now.
Naka-expensive na ketsup siya, sosi na siya ngayon.
Kid-friendly (suitable for kids)
This ketchup is for kid-friendly meals.
Para sa mga pambatang pagkain ang ketsup na 'to.
Add-on (used as a flavor booster or for good vibes)
There's always ketchup at gatherings, it's an add-on to the food.
Laging may ketsup sa handaan, pangsahog sa chibugan.
Igniter (makes food more appetizing and prevents FOMO)
The meal isn’t complete without ketchup, it’s like an igniter for FOMO.
Di kumpleto 'yung pagkain kung walang ketsup, parang panggatong sa FOMO.