Onion in Tagalog

“Onion” in Tagalog is “Sibuyas” – the essential bulb vegetable used in Filipino cooking. This versatile ingredient has multiple names and uses across Philippine languages and regions. Let’s explore the complete translation, synonyms, and practical examples below.

[Words] = Onion

[Definition]:

• Onion /ˈʌnjən/
• Noun: A round vegetable with many layers and a strong smell and taste, widely used in cooking.
• Noun: A bulbous plant (Allium cepa) cultivated worldwide as a vegetable.

[Synonyms] = Sibuyas, Lasona, Bombay, Cebolla, Bawang sibuyas

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: I need to buy some onions and tomatoes from the market today.
• Ex1_PH: Kailangan kong bumili ng sibuyas at kamatis sa palengke ngayong araw.
• Ex2_EN: Chop the onion finely before adding it to the pan.
• Ex2_PH: Hiwain nang pino ang sibuyas bago idagdag sa kawali.
• Ex3_EN: The recipe calls for one large onion and three cloves of garlic.
• Ex3_PH: Ang recipe ay nangangailangan ng isang malaking sibuyas at tatlong butil ng bawang.
• Ex4_EN: She cried while cutting the onions for dinner.
• Ex4_PH: Umiyak siya habang hinihiwa ang sibuyas para sa hapunan.
• Ex5_EN: Red onions are sweeter than white onions and perfect for salads.
• Ex5_PH: Ang pulang sibuyas ay mas matamis kaysa puting sibuyas at perpekto para sa salad.