Tinapay (en. Bread)

/tiˈnapai/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of food typically made from flour, water, and other ingredients.
Bread is one of the staple foods in many cultures.
Ang tinapay ay isa sa mga pangunahing pagkain sa maraming kultura.
Often used as a dish or alongside other foods.
She cooked soup and bread for lunch.
Nagluto siya ng sopas at tinapay para sa tanghalian.
A symbol of sustenance and livelihood.
Bread is a symbol of prosperity in some cultures.
Ang tinapay ay simbolo ng kasaganaan sa ilang mga kultura.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'pan'

Common Phrases and Expressions

bread with filling
bread with various food items inside, usually for breakfast or snack.
tinapay na may palaman
fresh bread
newly baked bread.
sariwang tinapay

Related Words

pandesal
A type of bread known in the Philippines, often consumed for breakfast.
pandesal
biscuit
A type of quick snack that can be made into a dessert or served with drinks.
biskwit

Slang Meanings

Bread (often used informally to mean pandesal with almost any filling)
I hope we have bread with chocolate spread filling later.
Sana meron tayong tinapay na may palaman na choco spread mamaya.
Literally means to take what's offered, often used when someone is benefiting from free stuff.
You're always taking advantage of what's offered at parties.
Naka-tinapay ka na naman sa loob ng party.
Implies that someone is spaced out or not paying attention.
It seems like there's bread in your mind, you're not following.
Parang may tinapay sa isip mo, di ka nakakasunod.