Sinili (en. Chili)
si-ni-li
Meaning & Definition
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verb
The term 'sinili' is a verb meaning to insert a spicy flavor from chili.
He added chili to his food to make it more delicious.
Sinili niya ang kanyang pagkain ng sili para maging mas masarap.
The term 'sinili' shows the action of placing or combining chili in a dish.
The chef added chili to his special sauce.
Sinili ng chef ang kanyang espesyal na sarsa.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'sili' meaning chili or spicy seasoning. 'Sinili' is based on the verb 'silit' which became 'sinili' to describe an action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
added chili to the dish
put chili in a dish or food
sinili ang ulam
Related Words
chili
A type of spice commonly used in Filipino cuisine.
sili
Slang Meanings
showing off or participating in a lively way
Wow, she really sinili at the party, she was having so much fun!
Grabe, sinili talaga siya sa party, ang saya-saya niya!
boasting
His classmates sinili him when he got the highest score.
Sinili siya ng mga kaklase niya nang makuha niya ang highest score.
became popular or a topic of conversation
Now, he's sinili on campus because of his viral video.
Ngayon, sinili na siya sa campus dahil sa viral na video niya.