Lumpya (en. Spring roll)
loomp-ya
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of food that is fried or served with fillings, usually vegetables or meat, wrapped in a thin skin made from flour.
His friends love the lumpia during the fiesta.
Malaki ang gustong lumpya ng kanyang mga kaibigan tuwing may piyesta.
A popular snack that is usually sold in eateries and markets.
She bought lumpia as a snack on the street.
Bumili siya ng lumpya bilang meryenda sa kalye.
Can be served with dips such as vinegar or soy sauce.
Lumpia is more delicious when served with vinegar dip.
Ang lumpya ay mas masarap kapag may sawsawan na suka.
Etymology
Derived from the Chinese word 'lun pià', meaning 'pancake.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Lumpiang shanghai
A type of lumpia made with ground meat and vegetables.
Lumpiang shanghai
Lumpiang togue
A type of lumpia filled with bean sprouts.
Lumpiang togue
Related Words
pancake
A flat food usually made from flour and water, often cooked while hot in a skillet.
pancake
Slang Meanings
A delicious snack or dish that is often eaten with a dipping sauce.
Dude, let's eat lumpia at the corner, it's my favorite!
Pare, tara, kumain tayo ng lumpya sa kanto, ang paborito ko 'to!
Making lumpia before hanging out with friends.
Sometimes, we just end up making lumpia before going out from school.
Minsan, lumpya gang na lang ang labas namin sa school.