tsinelas
tsinélas with stress marks
flip-flops; slippers
Usage Note
Tsinelas are the standard everyday footwear in the Philippines, typically removed and left by the door before entering a home. They are used for everything from lounging indoors to running quick errands in the neighborhood.
Examples
" Bago ang tsinelas ko. "
Natural Translation
My flip-flops are new.
Literal Translation
New the flip-flops my.
" Naka-tsinelas ako. "
Natural Translation
I am wearing flip-flops.
Literal Translation
Wearing flip-flops I.
" Hubarin mo muna ang tsinelas mo sa labas bago ka pumasok sa loob ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
Take off your flip-flops outside first before you come inside the house.
Literal Translation
Take-off you first the flip-flops your at outside before you enter at inside of house.
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