Tsinelas (en. Flip-flops)

/tsiˈnɛlas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of footwear often made of rubber or fabric.

He wore flip-flops while walking around the house.

Nagsuot siya ng tsinelas habang naglalakad sa bahay.

Footwear without heels that is easy to wear.

I prefer to wear slippers rather than shoes in the summer.

Mas gusto kong magsuot ng tsinelas kaysa sapatos sa tag-init.

Commonly used at home or while on vacation.

He used his slippers at the beach.

Ang kanyang mga tsinelas ay ginamit niya sa beach.

Originating from the Spanish word 'chinela'.

I will change my slippers.

I will change my footwear.

Papalitan ko ang tsinelas ko.

shoes

A more formal type of footwear that usually has heels.

sapatos

boots

A type of footwear that extends above the ankle.

bota

Slippers

I'm just at home, so I'm only wearing slippers.

Nasa bahay lang ako, kaya tsinelas lang suot ko.

House shoes

Just relax, it's fine that you're wearing house shoes.

Magpahinga ka lang, okay lang na tsinelas ang suot mo.

Slipper fights (playful competition)

Are you guys ready for the slipper fights next week?

Game na ba kayo sa tsinelas wars next week?

Casual or easy level

I can do that even if I'm just in casual mode.

Kaya ko na 'yang gawin kahit tsinelas level lang ako.