Usage Note
Tsitsa is a colloquial, informal synonym for pagkain (food), used especially in casual conversation and among close peers, and can refer specifically to snacks or merienda items. It has a playful ring and is most common in Metro Manila youth slang.
Examples
" Sarap naman ng tsitsa! "
Natural Translation
The food is so good!
Literal Translation
Tasty really of food!
" Paborito niya ang tsitsa na ito. "
Natural Translation
This food is his/her favorite.
Literal Translation
Favorite his/her the food this.
" Tuwing weekend, naghahanda ang barkada ng masasarap na tsitsa habang nanonood ng sine. "
Natural Translation
Every weekend, the friend group prepares tasty food while watching a movie.
Literal Translation
At every weekend, prepares the friend-group of delicious food while watching of movie.
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