Miga (en. Crumb)
ˈmiɡa
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Small pieces or fragments of bread.
Let's throw some crumbs under the table for the birds.
Magtapon tayo ng miga sa ilalim ng mesa para sa mga ibon.
Leftover pieces of food.
He didn't leave any crumbs on his plate.
Ni hindi na niya natirang mga miga sa kanyang plato.
Small pieces of anything that has fallen or been left behind.
We need to clean up the crumbs left on the floor.
Kailangan nating linisin ang mga miga na naiwan sa sahig.
Etymology
A Tagalog term referring to leftover pieces of bread or fabric that are no longer used.
Common Phrases and Expressions
crumbs of bread
Leftover pieces of bread usually used for snacks.
miga ng tinapay
Related Words
bread
A type of food made from kneaded flour, water, and other ingredients.
tinapay
Slang Meanings
Best friend or close friend
Your outfit looks great, bestie!
Ganda ng outfit mo, miga!
Chill or relax with friends
How are you, bestie? Let's chill later.
Kumusta, miga? Tara, chill tayo mamaya.
Supportive friend
I'm always here for you, bestie.
Lagi akong nandito para sa'yo, miga.
Celebrating friendship
Bestie, let’s celebrate our anniversary as friends!
Miga, let’s celebrate our anniversary as friends!