Tokwa (en. Tofu)

to-kwa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A food made from coagulated soy milk, commonly used in Asian cuisines.

The sinigang with tofu is delicious.

Masarap ang sinigang na may tokwa.

An inexpensive source of protein commonly found in vegetarian diets.

Tofu is a good alternative to meat.

Ang tokwa ay magandang alternatibo sa karne.

Can be prepared in various ways, such as fried, boiled, or grilled.

I often fry tofu for my delicious breakfast.

Madalas kong piniprito ang tokwa para sa aking magandang almusal.

Originating from the Chinese word 'doufu'

tofu and pork

A popular dish among Filipinos consisting of tofu and pork.

tokwa't baboy

soy

A type of plant used in making tofu.

soy

sinigang

A Filipino dish that is often made with tofu.

sinigang

Tokyo person (referring to someone from Tokyo)

This place is beautiful, it's like Tokyo!

Ang ganda ng lugar na 'to, para itong Tokyo!

Tofu and pork (referring to a dish or food combo)

Tofu and pork are always on the menu whenever there's an invite!

Laging kasama ang tokwa't baboy tuwing nag-aaya!

Tofu (used to describe someone as soft or easy-going)

I wish all people were like tofu, not too serious.

Sana lahat ng tao, tulad ng tokwa, hindi masyadong seryoso.