Chicken in Tagalog

“Chicken” in Tagalog is “Manok.” This term refers to both the domestic fowl raised for eggs and meat, as well as the meat itself when used as food. Chicken is one of the most popular and widely consumed poultry in Filipino cuisine and culture.

Learn more about the complete definition, Filipino synonyms, and practical usage examples of “Chicken” in everyday English and Tagalog sentences below.

[Words] = Chicken

[Definition]:
– Chicken /ˈtʃɪkɪn/
– Noun 1: A domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat, especially a young one.
– Noun 2: The meat of a chicken used as food.
– Noun 3: (Informal) A coward or someone who lacks courage.

[Synonyms] = Manok, Inahin (hen), Tandang (rooster), Sisiw (chick), Karne ng manok

[Example]:
– Ex1_EN: My grandmother raises chickens in her backyard for fresh eggs every morning.
– Ex1_PH: Ang aking lola ay nag-aalaga ng manok sa kanyang bakuran para sa sariwang itlog tuwing umaga.

– Ex2_EN: Fried chicken with rice is one of the most popular comfort foods in the Philippines.
– Ex2_PH: Ang pritong manok na may kanin ay isa sa mga pinakasikat na comfort food sa Pilipinas.

– Ex3_EN: The chicken soup recipe includes carrots, celery, and fresh herbs for added flavor.
– Ex3_PH: Ang sopas na manok ay may kasamang karot, kintsay, at sariwang halamang-gamot para sa karagdagang lasa.

– Ex4_EN: Free-range chickens produce healthier eggs compared to those raised in cages.
– Ex4_PH: Ang mga manok na malayang nakakapag-ikot ay gumagawa ng mas malusog na itlog kumpara sa mga pinalaki sa kulungan.

– Ex5_EN: She marinated the chicken overnight with soy sauce, calamansi, and garlic before grilling.
– Ex5_PH: Ibinabad niya ang manok magdamag sa toyo, kalamansi, at bawang bago inihaw.