Sampalayok (en. Omelette)
/sampaˈlajok/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of dish usually made of eggs cooked in a pan.
Mom cooked an omelet for breakfast.
Nagluto si Nanay ng sampalayok para sa agahan.
A dish that can have various ingredients like vegetables or meat.
Onion and tomato can be added to the omelet.
Maaaring ipagsama ang sibuyas at kamatis sa sampalayok.
A simple dish that is easy to prepare.
The omelet is quick and easy to cook.
Ang sampalayok ay mabilis at madaling lutuin.
Etymology
Derived from the words 'sampa' and 'layok', referring to a dish that includes eggs.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Season the omelet
Prepare the ingredients and cook the dish.
Timplahin ang sampalayok
Related Words
egg
The main ingredient of omelet.
itlog
pan
The utensil used to cook the omelet.
kawali
Slang Meanings
frown
Why do you always look frowning like that? Smile already!
Bakit parang sampalayok ka lagi? Tumawa ka naman!
grumpy person
Don't approach him, he's like a grumpy person in the morning.
Huwag mo siyang lapitan, parang sampalayok yan sa umaga.
grumpy
His grumpy face looks like he doesn't want to talk.
Ang sampalayok na mukha niya ay parang ayaw makipag-usap.