Tseri (en. Cherry)

tʃɛri

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of fruit that is sweet and juicy, usually red or yellow.
Children love cherries because of their sweetness.
Gustong-gusto ng mga bata ang tseri dahil sa tamis nito.
The tree that bears cherries.
The cherry tree typically grows in cooler climates.
Ang tseri ay karaniwang tumutubo sa mga malamig na klima.

Etymology

Originating from Chinese 'cherry', translated.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Cherries in summer
A popular fruit during the summer season.
Tseri sa tag-init

Related Words

buah
A Malay word that generally refers to fruit.
buah

Slang Meanings

Gossip or false news
Juan said, what you're telling Maria is just tseri!
Sabi ni Juan, tseri na lang ang sinasabi mo kay Maria!
Going against or violating something
You're doing tseri to the school rules.
Gumagawa ka ng tseri sa mga alituntunin ng paaralan.
Nonsense or untrue statements
That news you heard might just be tseri.
Baka tseri lang yung balita na narinig mo.