dilis
dílis with stress marks
long-jawed anchovy (fish)
Usage Note
Dilis is a small silver saltwater anchovy ubiquitous in Filipino cuisine, typically dried and salted or fried crispy. It is one of the most affordable protein-rich foods in the Philippines — a staple ulam served with rice — and is also a common ingredient in bagoong.
Examples
" Masarap ang pritong dilis. "
Natural Translation
Fried anchovies are delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the fried anchovy.
" Paboritong meryenda ng mga bata ang pritong dilis. "
Natural Translation
Fried anchovies are a favorite snack of children.
Literal Translation
Favorite snack of-the children the fried anchovies.
" Tuwing umaga ay niluluto ng aking ina ang malutong na dilis na isinasawsaw namin sa sukang may sili. "
Natural Translation
Every morning my mother cooks crispy anchovies that we dip in vinegar with chili.
Literal Translation
Every morning cooks by-the my mother the crispy anchovy that dip we in vinegar with chili.
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