Siopao (en. Steamed bun)

si-o-pao

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of favorite Filipino food typically made of dough with filling and steamed.

The siopao has various fillings such as pork and chicken.

Ang siopao ay may iba't ibang palaman tulad ng karne ng baboy at manok.

A delicious snack often sold in eateries and restaurants.

We ate siopao while walking on the street.

Kumain kami ng siopao habang naglalakad sa kalye.

A popular snack among Filipinos that can be paired with sauce.

Siopao tastes better when dipped in sauce.

Mas masarap ang siopao kapag nilagyan ng sarsa.

The word 'siopao' originates from China, adapted into the local languages of the Philippines.

Siopao with asado

Siopao na puno ng karne ng baboy na inihurnong may sarsa.

Siopao na may asado

Let's eat siopao

Mag-alok na kumain ng siopao.

Kain tayo ng siopao

siomai

A type of Chinese food that has become a popular appetizer in the Philippines, usually small steamed dumplings.

siomai

dumpling

A common food in various cultures, typically made up of dough and filling.

dumpling

Favorite or delicious food

The siopao here on the corner, whatever flavor, is so delicious!

Ang siopao dito sa kanto, kahit anong flavor, ang sarap!

Chinito or cute person

Wow, that guy in front looks like a siopao, so cute!

Grabe, parang siopao yung guy sa harapan, ang cute!

Full of substance or full of promise

Don't be sad, it's just like siopao, life is full of substance.

Huwag ka nang malungkot, parang siopao lang yan, puno ng laman ang buhay.

Chubby or healthy person

He looks like a siopao now, but he's happy!

Mukhang siopao siya ngayon, pero masaya naman siya!