Tsupon (en. Soup)

tsoo-pon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A liquid typically boiled with ingredients such as meat, vegetables, and spices.
The chicken soup cooked by Grandma is delicious.
Masarap ang tinolang tsupon na niluto ni Lola.
A type of food served hot, often in a bowl.
I made spicy soup for dinner.
Nagtimpla ako ng maanghang na tsupon para sa hapunan.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'soup'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Hot soup
A hot mixture served as food.
Mainit na tsupon

Related Words

broth
Another term for the liquid cooked with other ingredients.
sabaw
boiled dish
A cooking process where meat and vegetables are boiled.
nilaga

Slang Meanings

Trying to hide or avoid the conversation
I act like I didn't hear, I just want to avoid the topic.
Kunyari wala akong narinig, ayaw ko lang ma-tsyang.
Making excuses or avoiding a situation
I don't want to make any excuses to my friends, I can't think of a reason.
Ayoko na mag-tsupon sa mga kaibigan ko, wala akong maisip na dahilan.
Dodging responsibilities
There are so many things to do but he just keeps dodging them.
Ang daming puwedeng gawin pero puro tsupon lang siya.