Cup in Tagalog

“Cup” in Tagalog is “tasa” – the common word for a drinking vessel used daily in Filipino households. Understanding the various meanings and contexts of “cup” will help you communicate more effectively in Tagalog, whether you’re ordering coffee or discussing measurements in cooking.

[Words] = Cup

[Definition]:

• Cup /kʌp/
• Noun 1: A small container with a handle, used for drinking liquids such as tea or coffee.
• Noun 2: A unit of measurement in cooking, typically equal to 8 fluid ounces or about 237 milliliters.
• Noun 3: A trophy or prize awarded in a competition.
• Verb 1: To form one’s hand(s) into the shape of a cup.

[Synonyms] = Tasa, Kopa, Baso (glass/cup), Tasang inumin, Tasang kape

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: She poured the hot coffee into a cup and added some milk.
• Ex1_PH: Ibinuhos niya ang mainit na kape sa tasa at nagdagdag ng gatas.
• Ex2_EN: The recipe calls for two cups of flour and one cup of sugar.
• Ex2_PH: Ang recipe ay nangangailangan ng dalawang tasa ng harina at isang tasa ng asukal.
• Ex3_EN: He won the championship cup after years of hard training.
• Ex3_PH: Nanalo siya ng kampeonato kopa pagkatapos ng maraming taon ng pagsasanay.
• Ex4_EN: Please bring me a cup of water from the kitchen.
• Ex4_PH: Pakidala mo ako ng tasa ng tubig mula sa kusina.
• Ex5_EN: She cupped her hands around her mouth to shout louder.
• Ex5_PH: Hinugis niya ang kanyang mga kamay na parang tasa sa paligid ng kanyang bibig upang sumigaw nang mas malakas.