Filipino · Food & Drink
itlog
Egg
Beginnernoun
Definition
An egg laid by a hen, a common breakfast food.
Example
Kumakain ako ng dalawang itlog tuwing umaga.
I eat two eggs every morning.
Etymology
'Itlog' is derived from the Proto-Austronesian root '*itlog', which means 'egg'. The word has remained fundamental in the Tagalog language, especially in culinary contexts.
How & Where It’s Used
'Itlog' can be used in both spoken and written forms and appears in various social contexts, from casual conversations to formal discussions about food.