Longganisa (en. Sausage)

long-ga-ni-sa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of sausage typically made from pork or other meats.
I bought the sausage at the market for breakfast.
Binili ko ang longganisa sa palengke para sa almusal.
A favorite food of Filipinos, usually paired with rice.
Maria loves longganisa with vinegar dip.
Mahilig si Maria sa longganisa na may sawsawang suka.
Has different versions from each region in the Philippines.
Cebu longganisa is known for its flavorful and spicy taste.
Ang longganisang Cebu ay kilala sa kanyang malasa at maanghang na lasa.

Etymology

Spanish word for a type of sausage

Common Phrases and Expressions

Lucban sausage
A specific type of sausage known in Lucban, Quezon.
longganisang Lucban
pork skin sausage
The sausage with a skin made from pork.
longganisang balat ng baboy

Related Words

salsa
A dip or sauce commonly used with sausages.
sarsa
rice
The main food typically paired with longganisa for breakfast.
kanin

Slang Meanings

Fancy sausage
Have you seen the longganisa at the new restaurant? It's fancy, and it's delicious!
Nakita mo ba yung longganisa sa bagong kainan? Ang sosyal, masarap pa!
Favorite of the town
That's the longganisa, really the favorite of the town; everyone becomes a fan!
Yan ang longganisa, talagang paborito ng bayan, kahit sino'y nagiging fan!
Pinoy style breakfast
Nothing beats longganisa and fried rice for breakfast!
Walang tatalo sa longganisa at sinangag sa breakfast!