Tea in Tagalog

“Tea” in Tagalog is “tsaa” – a phonetic adaptation of the English word that’s widely used across the Philippines. Tea culture has been embraced in Filipino society, blending with local traditions and creating unique variations. Discover how Filipinos refer to this beloved beverage and its various contexts below.

[Words] = Tea

[Definition]:

• Tea /tiː/
• Noun 1: A hot drink made by infusing the dried crushed leaves of the tea plant in boiling water.
• Noun 2: A light afternoon meal consisting of tea, sandwiches, and cakes.
• Noun 3: (slang) Gossip or interesting information.

[Synonyms] = Tsaa, Inuming tsaa, Dahon ng tsaa

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Would you like a cup of tea with honey and lemon?
• Ex1_PH: Gusto mo ba ng isang tasa ng tsaa na may pulot at kalamansi?
• Ex2_EN: She drinks green tea every morning for its health benefits.
• Ex2_PH: Umiinom siya ng berdeng tsaa tuwing umaga para sa kalusugan.
• Ex3_EN: Herbal tea can help you relax before bedtime.
• Ex3_PH: Ang herbal na tsaa ay makakatulong sa iyo na magrelaks bago matulog.
• Ex4_EN: The British tradition of afternoon tea includes scones and pastries.
• Ex4_PH: Ang tradisyon ng Britanya ng hapon na tsaa ay may kasamang scones at pastries.
• Ex5_EN: Iced tea is a refreshing drink during hot summer days.
• Ex5_PH: Ang naka-yelong tsaa ay nakakapalamig na inumin sa mainit na tag-araw.