Pilingpagkain (en. Selected food)

pi-ling-pag-kai-in

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of food chosen based on preferences or needs.
Selected food is important for a nutritious diet.
Ang pilingpagkain ay mahalaga para sa masustansyang diyeta.
Food that is deemed suitable or appropriate for a particular occasion.
For her birthday, she prepared selected food.
Para sa kanyang kaarawan, naghanda siya ng pilingpagkain.

Etymology

Combined from 'pili' (to choose) and 'pagkain' (food).

Common Phrases and Expressions

selected food
Food chosen based on preference.
piling pagkain

Related Words

choose
The act of considering options.
pili
food
Items consumed for nutrition.
pagkain

Slang Meanings

favorite food
Who doesn't love their favorite food, especially our snacks?
Sino bang hindi mahilig sa pilingpagkain, lalo na ang mga tsibog natin?
delicious food
You really need to try the food here, it's so delicious!
Kailangan mo talaga tikman ang pilingpagkain dito, sobrang sarap!
comfort food
My favorite comfort food when I'm stressed is always sinigang.
Ang pilingpagkain ko pag stressed ako ay laging sinigang.
food trip
Come on, let's go on a food trip! I know some great eats in this area.
Tara, food trip tayo! Alam ko ang ilang pilingpagkain sa lugar na 'to.