From root: asin
Usage Note
Asinan refers to a container for salt, such as a salt shaker or a cellar found on a dining table.
Examples
" Nasaan ang asinan? "
Natural Translation
Where is the salt shaker?
Literal Translation
Where the salt-container?
" Ang asin ay nasa asinan. "
Natural Translation
The salt is in the salt container.
Literal Translation
The salt is in the salt container.
" Ipasa mo nga sa akin ang asinan dahil kulang pa ng lasa ang sinigang na niluto ni Lola. "
Natural Translation
Please pass me the salt shaker because the sinigang Grandma cooked still needs more flavor.
Literal Translation
Pass you please to me the salt-container because lacking still of taste the sinigang that cooked by Grandma.
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