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    Lumpiya (en. Spring roll)

    loom-pee-yah

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of food that typically consists of a thin wrapper filled with various fillings.
    The lumpia is a popular snack food at gatherings.
    Ang lumpiya ay popular na pagkaing pang-meryenda sa mga handaan.
    Often cooked by frying or steaming.
    Crispy lumpia tastes delicious when it's still hot.
    Ang crispy lumpiya ay masarap kapag mainit-init pa.
    Can have different types of wrappers and fillings, from meat to vegetables.
    There are lumpia filled with pork and also lumpia that contain only vegetables.
    May lumpiya na may karneng baboy at mayroon ding lumpiya na gulay lamang.

    Etymology

    From the Chinese word 'lunpia', referring to a type of food made with filled and wrapped dough.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Lumpiang Shanghai
    A type of lumpia filled with meat and often fried.
    Lumpiang Shanghai
    Lumpiang Sariwa
    A fresh version of lumpia filled with fresh vegetables and sauce.
    Lumpiang Sariwa

    Related Words

    pancit
    A Filipino dish made with noodles that is often accompanied by lumpia.
    pancit
    salsa
    A dipping sauce or condiment that is often served with lumpia.
    sarsa

    Slang Meanings

    Snack or food that gets you hooked
    The lumpiya is so delicious, I feel like I can't stop eating!
    Sobrang sarap ng lumpiya, parang di ko na kayang tumigil sa pagkain!
    A must-try dish at parties
    When there's a gathering, there will definitely be lumpiya because everyone loves it!
    Pag may handaan, siguradong may lumpiya, kasi favorite 'yan ng lahat!
    Ultimate comfort food
    When I'm stressed, lumpiya is the first thing I grab to satisfy my hunger!
    Kapag stressful, lumpiya agad ang binabaan ko sa gutom ko!