Tisaan (en. Tisane)

ti-sa-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of soothing drink made from herbs, fruits, or flowers.
The tisane is commonly consumed during cold seasons.
Ang tisaan ay karaniwang inumin sa mga malamig na panahon.
A drink that does not come from tea leaves.
Many prefer tisane over traditional tea.
Marami ang mahilig sa tisaan kaysa sa tradisyonal na tsaa.
A name for the drink made from various medicinal plants.
The tisane is great for health.
Ang tisaan ay mainam para sa kalusugan.

Etymology

An ancient Tagalog term referring to the fresh fruit of a certain type of plant.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tomato tisane
A drink made from the juice of fresh tomatoes.
tisaan ng kamatis
apple tisane
A drink made from apples.
tisaan ng mansanas

Related Words

tea
A common drink made from tea leaves.
tsaa
juice
The liquid obtained from fruits or vegetables.
katas

Slang Meanings

Stop being too nice, just be cool.
It seems like you just want to be a tough guy, so just speak up.
Parang gusto mo lang kasing maging tisaan, eh 'di mag-salita ka na.
Be true to yourself, don't pretend.
Enough with the acting, just be real.
Tama na ang pag-arte, tisaan ka na lang.
Being stingy or too tough on others.
You're so stingy, it's annoying.
Ang tisaan mo naman, nakakainis ka.