Setting in Tagalog

Sandwich in Tagalog is “Sandwich” or “Tinapay na may palaman.” While Filipinos commonly use the borrowed English term “sandwich,” the descriptive phrase “tinapay na may palaman” (bread with filling) is also widely understood. This versatile food is popular for breakfast, lunch, and snacks across the Philippines. Discover how to use this word naturally in Filipino conversations below.

[Words] = Sandwich

[Definition]:

• Sandwich /ˈsænwɪtʃ/
• Noun 1: Two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or vegetables between them.
• Noun 2: A snack or meal consisting of any filling placed between slices of bread or inside a roll.
• Verb 1: To insert or squeeze something between two other things.
• Verb 2: To place or fit something tightly between two other things or events.

[Synonyms] = Sandwich, Tinapay na may palaman, Emparedado, Sandwits

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: I packed a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for my lunch at school today.
Ex1_PH: Nag-empake ako ng sandwich na peanut butter at jelly para sa aking tanghalian sa paaralan ngayong araw.

Ex2_EN: The café sells delicious club sandwiches with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.
Ex2_PH: Ang café ay nagbebenta ng masarap na club sandwich na may bacon, letsugas, kamatis, at mayonesa.

Ex3_EN: My mother makes the best tuna sandwich with eggs and pickles for breakfast.
Ex3_PH: Ang aking ina ay gumagawa ng pinakamahusay na sandwich na tuna na may itlog at atsara para sa almusal.

Ex4_EN: The meeting was sandwiched between two important appointments in my busy schedule.
Ex4_PH: Ang pulong ay na-sandwich sa pagitan ng dalawang mahalagang appointment sa aking abalahing iskedyul.

Ex5_EN: Street vendors in Manila sell affordable sandwiches filled with ham, cheese, and eggs.
Ex5_PH: Ang mga nagtitinda sa kalye sa Maynila ay nagbebenta ng abot-kayang sandwich na puno ng hamon, keso, at itlog.