Filipino · Food & Drink

tsaa

Tea

Beginnernoun

Definition

A hot drink made from tea leaves.

Example

Umiinom ako ng tsaa tuwing gabi.

I drink tea every evening.

Etymology

'Tsaa' comes from the Chinese word for tea and was integrated into Filipino vocabulary through historical trade and cultural exchange.

How & Where It’s Used

'Tsaa' is commonly used in informal settings while referring to tea in both spoken and written contexts. It is widely understood across different regions.

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