Petsay (en. Chinese cabbage)

/pɛtˈsaɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of vegetable with soft leaves that is cooked in various ways.
The petsay is often used in soups.
Ang petsay ay kadalasang ginagamit sa mga sopas.
A vegetable popular in Asian cuisine.
People use petsay as a main ingredient in their dishes.
Ginagamit ng mga tao ang petsay bilang pangunahing sangkap sa kanilang mga putahe.

Etymology

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Common Phrases and Expressions

Petsay cooked at home
A dish with petsay cooked at home.
Petsay sa lutong bahay

Related Words

soup
A type of food with broth, often containing vegetables and meat.
sopas

Slang Meanings

Favorite of children, often used as 'toy' food.
Wow, the petsay is delicious, it’s like it’s just been made into soup with my favorite toy food!
Aba, ang sarap ng petsay, parang nalang ginawang sopas na may paborito kong toys na pagkain!
Struggling to hold back anger or emotions, like a tense petsay.
Wow, I was so annoyed, I felt like a petsay earlier from all the pressure!
Grabe, ang inis ko, parang petsay ako kanina sa sobrang pressure!