Sisiw (en. Chick)
/sisiw/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A young hen or chick that is born from a chicken egg.
I have two chicks that I’m raising in the backyard.
May dalawa akong sisiw na alaga sa likod bahay.
The term for a baby bird of any kind that has not yet become a fully grown bird.
The chicks of birds are often seen in nests.
Ang mga sisiw ng ibon ay kadalasang nakikita sa mga pugad.
An aspect of animal husbandry, particularly the birth and care of chicks.
Chicks need proper care to grow up well.
Kailangan ng angkop na pag-aalaga ang mga sisiw upang lumaki ng maayos.
Etymology
From the root word 'sisiw' which refers to a young bird.
Common Phrases and Expressions
just a chick
A statement that expresses that something is easy or uncomplicated.
sisiw lang
Related Words
chicken
An animal raised for meat and eggs.
manok
egg
The package that contains the chick bird.
itlog
Slang Meanings
a trivial or insignificant thing
It's just a sisiw problem, we can handle that.
Sisiw lang ang problema natin, kayang-kaya yan.
something easy or not difficult
That project is just a sisiw for me.
Yung project na yan, sisiw lang para sa’kin.
an adjective for a person who is weak or soft
Don't be a sisiw, you should fight!
Huwag kang sisiw, dapat lumaban ka!