Chop in Tagalog

“Chop” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “Tadtad” or “Hiwa”, referring to the action of cutting something into pieces. These terms are widely used in Filipino cooking and everyday conversations when describing the process of cutting ingredients or materials into smaller portions.

Understanding the various meanings and uses of “chop” will help you communicate more effectively in Tagalog, especially in culinary contexts and daily activities.

[Words] = Chop

[Definition]:

• Chop /tʃɑːp/
• Verb 1: To cut something into pieces with a sharp tool, especially an axe or knife.
• Verb 2: To hit something with a short downward stroke or blow.
• Noun 1: A thick slice of meat, especially pork or lamb, that usually contains a bone.
• Noun 2: A downward cutting blow or movement.

[Synonyms] = Tadtad, Hiwa, Putol, Tabas, Tinadtad

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Please chop the onions into small pieces for the sauce.
• Ex1_PH: Pakiusap tadtarin ang sibuyas ng maliliit na piraso para sa sarsa.
• Ex2_EN: He used an axe to chop the wood for the fireplace.
• Ex2_PH: Gumamit siya ng palakol upang tadtarin ang kahoy para sa hurno.
• Ex3_EN: The chef will chop the vegetables before cooking.
• Ex3_PH: Ang kusinero ay tagtarin ang mga gulay bago lutuin.
• Ex4_EN: I ordered a pork chop with mashed potatoes for dinner.
• Ex4_PH: Umorder ako ng chop ng baboy na may mashed potatoes para sa hapunan.
• Ex5_EN: She decided to chop her hair short for the summer.
• Ex5_PH: Nagpasya siyang putulin ang kanyang buhok ng maikli para sa tag-init.