Cigarette in Tagalog

“Cigarette” in Tagalog is “Sigarilyo.” This is the standard term used across the Philippines to refer to tobacco cigarettes. The slang term “Yosi” is also commonly used in informal conversations, especially among younger speakers.

Learn more about the proper usage, alternative terms, and contextual examples of “cigarette” in Tagalog to better understand Filipino conversations about smoking and tobacco.

[Words] = Cigarette

[Definition]:
– Cigarette /ˌsɪɡəˈret/
– Noun 1: A thin cylinder of finely cut tobacco rolled in paper for smoking.
– Noun 2: A similar roll of another substance, such as herbs or cannabis.
– Noun 3: A small roll of tobacco wrapped in paper that is lit and smoked.

[Synonyms] = Sigarilyo, Yosi, Tabako, Tigaso, Pitsel

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: Smoking cigarettes is prohibited inside the building.
– Ex1_PH: Ang pagsigarilyo ng sigarilyo ay ipinagbabawal sa loob ng gusali.

– Ex2_EN: He decided to quit smoking cigarettes for his health.
– Ex2_PH: Nagpasya siyang tumigil sa pagsigarilyo ng sigarilyo para sa kanyang kalusugan.

– Ex3_EN: Can I borrow a cigarette from you?
– Ex3_PH: Maaari ba akong humiram ng yosi sa iyo?

– Ex4_EN: The price of cigarettes has increased significantly this year.
– Ex4_PH: Ang presyo ng sigarilyo ay tumaas nang malaki ngayong taon.

– Ex5_EN: She threw away her last pack of cigarettes when she found out she was pregnant.
– Ex5_PH: Itinapon niya ang kanyang huling pakete ng sigarilyo nang malaman niyang siya ay buntis.