Kostilyas (en. Ribs)
/kos.ti.ʲas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of an animal's body, especially in pork or beef, that surrounds the chest.
The ribs are one of my favorite parts when cooking sinigang.
Ang kostilyas ay isa sa mga paborito kong bahagi kapag nagluluto ng sinigang.
As food prepared from the ribs of animals.
We ordered grilled ribs at the restaurant.
Nag-order kami ng kostilyas na inihaw sa restaurant.
A term used for a specific type of meat eaten from the bones.
The ribs with BBQ sauce are delicious to eat.
Ang kostilyas na may BBQ sauce ay masarap kainin.
Etymology
Adapted from the English 'costillas', meaning the ribs of pork or beef.
Common Phrases and Expressions
grilled ribs
Grilled bones commonly gathered during gatherings.
kostilyas na inihaw
BBQ ribs
Ribs cooked in BBQ with special sauce.
kostilyas sa BBQ
Related Words
bone
A structure in the body of a human or animal that provides support.
buto
meat
Refers to the flesh of an animal used for food.
karne
Slang Meanings
Short or small couch.
Where are you going to sleep, on the kostilyas or on the floor?
Saan ka matutulog, sa kostilyas o sa sahig?
A place for lounging or chilling.
Let's go to the kostilyas, it's so much fun there!
Dun tayo sa kostilyas, ang saya-saya dun!
An informal gathering place.
It seems fun in the kostilyas of the crew, come along!
Parang ang saya sa kostilyas ng tropa, sama ka!