Sandalyas (en. Sandals)

/sanˈdaljas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of footwear used on the feet, usually not covering the entire foot.

She wore sandals for the hot weather.

Nagsuot siya ng mga sandalyas para sa mainit na panahon.

Footwear often used in places with nice weather.

It's a good idea to wear sandals at the beach.

Magandang ideya na magsuot ng sandalyas sa tabing-dagat.

Usually made of rubber, plastic, or fabric, with a strap that holds the foot.

Her new sandals are made of leather.

Ang mga bagong sandalyas niya ay gawa sa katad.

Derived from the Spanish word 'sandal', through transformations in the local language.

beach sandals

Sandals designed for use at the beach.

sandalyas na pang-dagat

to wear sandals

To wear sandals.

mag-sandalyas

slippers

A type of footwear that is simpler than sandals.

tsinelas

house shoes

Footwear designed for inside the house.

pambahay

Slippers or sandals worn at home.

I'm feeling lazy, so I'm just wearing slippers at home.

Tinatamad ako, kaya't nakatsinelas lang ako sa bahay.

Using 'sandalyas' as slang to mean 'good vibe'.

I feel so happy, it's like I'm just wearing sandals with everything happening!

Ang saya saya ko, parang nakasandalyas lang ako sa mga nangyayari!

Being chill or relaxed in a situation.

Let's just stay here, chill, like we're in slippers.

Dito lang tayo, chill lang, parang nakatsinelas.