tsibug
tsibúg with stress marks
food; eating time
Usage Note
Tsibug is informal slang for food or mealtime, widely used among friends and in casual group settings. It can function as a noun ('kumain tayo — tsibug time!') or signal that it's time to eat. The word conveys a fun, communal approach to meals typical in Filipino social culture.
Examples
" Tara na sa tsibug! "
Natural Translation
Let's go eat!
Literal Translation
Come-on already to food!
" Oras na para sa tsibug. "
Natural Translation
It is time for eating time.
Literal Translation
Time already for eating time.
" Pagkatapos ng mahabang lakad, sabay-sabay kaming naghanap ng masarap na tsibug sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
After the long walk, we all looked together for some tasty food at the market.
Literal Translation
After of long walk, together we searched of delicious food at market.
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