EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to use for slicing/cutting...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/i-pang-HI-wa/
FIL: Gamitin bilang kasangkapan sa pagputol o paghiwa ng isang bagay.
EN: to use for slicing/cutting
The designated slicer. That one specific knife in the kitchen that's super sharp and perfect for tomatoes. Or the credit card you use to slice your birthday cake when you forget a knife. It’s the tool for the job of cutting. 'Ito lang ang kutsilyo nating matalim, kaya ito ang ipanghiwa mo ng sibuyas.'
From `i-` (instrumental prefix) + `pang-` (instrumental prefix) + `hiwa` (slice).
ROOT MEANING: slice, cut, gash
An instrumental verb. The focus is on the tool being used to perform the action of slicing.
🇵🇭 Masyadong mapurol ang kutsilyong ito para ipanghiwa ng karne.
🇺🇸 This knife is too dull to use for slicing meat.
🇵🇭 Mayroon ka bang gunting na pwedeng ipanghiwa ng karton?
🇺🇸 Do you have scissors that can be used to cut cardboard?
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.