Lumpia (en. Spring roll)

/lum-ˈpi-ə/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of Filipino food with a wrapper made from flour, typically filled with various ingredients like vegetables, meat, or shrimp.

She prepared lumpia for the birthday party of her child.

Naghanda siya ng lumpia para sa handaan sa kaarawan ng kanyang anak.

A delicious snack that can be fried or served cold.

The children prefer lumpia when it's hot and freshly cooked.

Mas gusto ng mga bata ang lumpia kapag ito ay mainit at bagong-luto.

Commonly served at celebrations and occasions.

No feast is complete without lumpia on the table.

Hindi kumpleto ang handaan kung walang lumpia sa mesa.

International term derived from the Chinese word 'lun piáo' (春饼) meaning 'spring pancake'.

shanghai spring rolls

A type of lumpia filled with pork and other ingredients, typically fried.

lumpiang shanghai

heart of palm spring rolls

Lumpia made from heart of palm, typically filled with vegetables.

lumpiang ubod

eat

A verb meaning to consume food or place food into the mouth.

kain

filling

Ingredients used to fill lumpia or other foods that have wrappers.

palaman

Favorite snack or finger food.

Come to the party, there are a lot of lumpia there!

Sama ka sa party, maraming lumpia dun!

Lumpiang Shanghai - better than the rest!

You can't beat my lumpia, that's the best!

Dehins masastan ang lumpia ko, pinaka-okay yan!

This snack is not that famous in my area!

You don't know? You should try lumpia, it's fun!

Di mo alam? Dapat subukan mo ang lumpia, ang saya!