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    Tawilis (en. Sardine)

    ta-wi-lis

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of fish that is small and long, commonly used in cooking.
    The tawilis is delicious cooked in adobo.
    Ang tawilis ay masarap na luto sa adobo.
    A type of freshwater fish that is often found in lakes.
    The tawilis can be found in Lake Taal.
    Makikita ang tawilis sa lawa ng Taal.
    A well-known local fish in the Philippines that many people love.
    Many people buy tawilis at the market every morning.
    Maraming tao ang bumibili ng tawilis sa palengke tuwing umaga.

    Etymology

    It is named after its body shape, which is long and slender.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Sinigang tawilis
    A popular dish of sinigang cooked with tawilis.
    Tawilis na sinigang

    Related Words

    fish
    General term for aquatic creatures with scales.
    isda
    freshwater
    Term for non-salty water, commonly used by fish like tawilis.
    tubig-tabang

    Slang Meanings

    Delicious tawilis
    The tawilis in sinigang is so delicious, the fish is so tender!
    Sarap ng tawilis na sinigang, ang lambot ng isda!
    Chilled tawilis
    Of course, tawilis is tastier when the water in the lake is cold.
    Siyempre, mas masarap ang tawilis kapag malamig ang tubig sa lawa.
    Tawilis at the sari-sari store
    I saw tawilis at the sari-sari store, perfect for a drinking buddy!
    Nakita ko ang tawilis sa sari-sari store, perfect pang pulutan!