Litsunin (en. Roasted pig)

lit-su-nin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of roasted pig usually served on special occasions.
The roasted pig is just right for our Christmas gathering.
Tamang-tama ang litsunin sa ating salu-salo sa Pasko.
A gathering that features roasted pig as the main dish.
Their wedding is not complete without roasted pig.
Ang kanilang kasal ay hindi kumpleto kung walang litsunin.

Etymology

Spanish word 'lechón' meaning roasted pig.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's eat roasted pig
An invitation to eat roasted pig.
Kain tayo ng litsunin

Related Words

Filipino taste
A type of flavor known in Filipino dishes.
panlasang Pinoy
gathering
An assembly or celebration where there is a celebration and food.
salu-salo

Slang Meanings

Favorite sinigang with roasted pig that is eaten.
The roasted dish Mom made is so delicious, really tasty!
Sobrang sarap ng litsunin na ginawa ni Nanay, talagang malasa!
A dish combining roasted pig and other viands.
When there's a feast, we always have roasted dish on the table!
Kapag may handaan, lagi tayong may litsunin sa mesa!
Gathering of friends with sinigang and roasted pig.
Our roasted dish gathering is planned for Saturday, I'm so excited!
Planado na ang litsunin natin sa sabado, excited na ako!