Filipino · Daily Life
silya
Chair
Beginnernoun
Definition
A seat with a back, from the Spanish silla; upuan is the native word.
Example
May anim na silya sa mesa.
There are six chairs at the table.
Etymology
'Silya' comes from the Spanish 'silla', meaning 'chair'. This word reflects the integration of Spanish terms into daily Tagalog vocabulary during the colonial era.
How & Where It’s Used
'Silya' is used widely in informal speech as well as in writing, recognized and understood by Filipino speakers in a variety of settings.