Tsaketilya (en. Little skirt)
tsha-ke-ti-lya
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of clothing typically worn by women that is short and adorned.
She wore a little skirt to their fiesta.
Nagsuot siya ng tsaketilya sa kanilang fiesta.
A piece of clothing often used for occasions or festivities.
That little skirt is beautiful for the wedding.
Maganda ang tsaketilya na iyon para sa kasalan.
Etymology
The word 'tsaketilya' comes from the Spanish 'chiquitilla' referring to a type of clothing.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wearing a little skirt
wearing a mini skirt
suot na tsaketilya
Related Words
skirt
A general term for a piece of clothing worn from the waist down that can be long or short.
palda
hair
A part of the body often styled for occasions when wearing a little skirt.
buhok
Slang Meanings
ugly clothes or style
Wow, your outfit is so tacky!
Grabe, ang tsaketilya naman ng suot mo!
overly elaborate decoration or design
Why does your house look so gaudy? It's so tacky!
Bakit ganyan kalalandi ang bahay niyo? Ang tsaketilya!
mess or clutter around
Your room is such a mess, clean it up!
Ang tsaketilya naman ng kwarto mo, ayusin mo na!