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    Tilapya (en. Tilapia)

    tɪˈlɑːp.jə

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of fish commonly found in freshwater.
    Tilapia is a popular food in lakeside areas.
    Ang tilapya ay popular na pagkain sa mga pook sa tabi ng lawa.
    A group of fish from the Cichlidae family.
    Many types of tilapia are familiar to fishermen.
    Maraming uri ng tilapya na pamilyar sa mga mangingisda.
    Has become a primary source of protein for many people.
    Due to its rapid breeding, tilapia has become a main food source in some countries.
    Dahil sa mabilis na pag-aanak, ang tilapya ay naging pangunahing mapagkukunan ng pagkain sa ilang mga bansa.

    Etymology

    English: tilapia, from Spanish literature.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Salted tilapia
    A method of cooking tilapia using salt.
    Tilapya sa asin
    Tilapia sinigang
    A type of sour soup that uses tilapia as the main ingredient.
    Sinigang na tilapya

    Related Words

    fish
    General term for aquatic animals living in water.
    isda
    threat
    Threats to fish in nature due to pollution or overfishing.
    panganib

    Slang Meanings

    Caught and delicious.
    You've probably fried that three times already, the tilapia's turned soggy!
    Suguro pangatlong beses mo na 'yan pinirito, lampa na ang tilapya!
    Sometimes it's just available.
    If you see that tilapia at the market, buy it already, it might not be there next week!
    Pag nakita mo 'yang tilapya sa palengke, bilhin mo na, baka next week wala na 'yan!
    That's so delicious!
    Nothing beats my cooking, that's why tilapia is always my choice!
    Walang tatalo sa luto ko, kaya tilapya lagi ang choice ko!