Okoy (en. Shrimp fritter)

ō-koi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of snack or dish made from ground shrimp and other ingredients that is fried.

The okoy made by Grandma is delicious during the Farm Festival.

Masarap ang okoy na gawa ni Lola tuwing Handog ng Pagsasaka.

A traditional food found in markets in the Philippines.

We usually buy okoy in the markets every morning.

Karaniwan tayong bumibili ng okoy sa mga pamilihan tuwing umaga.

from the Tagalog word 'okoy' referring to a type of fritter made from shrimp.

Street okoy

Okoy sold on the streets or in markets.

Okoy sa kalsada

fritters

Foods that are usually fried and can be filled with various ingredients.

fritters

Said when you want to express that something is totally okay.

Okay, let's go, it's so fun here!

Okoy, tara na, ang saya dito!

A term used to express joy or agreement about something.

It's totally fine, let's go with our plan!

Okoy lang, go lang sa plano natin!