Slice in Tagalog

Slice in Tagalog is “Hiwa” or “Piraso” – meaning a thin, flat piece cut from something larger, or the action of cutting. This common culinary and everyday term is essential for cooking, serving food, and describing portions. Learn how to use this versatile word in various Filipino contexts.

[Words] = Slice

[Definition]

• Slice /slaɪs/
• Noun 1: A thin, broad piece of food cut from a larger portion.
• Noun 2: A portion or share of something.
• Verb 1: To cut something into slices.
• Verb 2: To move easily and quickly through something.

[Synonyms] = Hiwa, Piraso, Putol, Tahal, Tadtad, Hiwain

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: She cut the bread into thin slices for making sandwiches.
• Ex1_PH: Hiniwa niya ang tinapay sa manipis na hiwa para gumawa ng sandwich.
• Ex2_EN: Can you slice the tomatoes and onions for the salad?
• Ex2_PH: Pwede mo bang hiwain ang kamatis at sibuyas para sa salad?
• Ex3_EN: He ordered a slice of pizza and a cold drink for lunch.
• Ex3_PH: Nag-order siya ng isang piraso ng pizza at malamig na inumin para sa tanghalian.
• Ex4_EN: The chef carefully sliced the fresh salmon into perfect pieces.
• Ex4_PH: Maingat na hiniwa ng chef ang sariwang salmon sa perpektong mga piraso.
• Ex5_EN: They each got a slice of the company’s profits at the end of the year.
• Ex5_PH: Nakakuha sila ng bawat piraso ng kita ng kumpanya sa katapusan ng taon.