From root: asin
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
inasinan
i-na-si-NAN
salted
Present (Incomplete)
inaasinan
i-na-a-si-NAN
salting
Future (Contemplated)
aasinan
a-a-si-NAN
will salt
Usage Note
Asinan is used when applying salt to ingredients like meat, fish, or vegetables, typically during food preparation or as a preservation method. It is a common term found in Filipino recipes and everyday household cooking contexts.
Examples
" Asinan mo ang isda. "
Natural Translation
Salt the fish.
Literal Translation
Salt you the fish.
" Kailangan mong asinan ang adobo. "
Natural Translation
You need to salt the adobo.
Literal Translation
Need you salt the adobo.
" Bago mo iprito ang manok, asinan mo muna ito at iwan nang ilang minuto. "
Natural Translation
Before you fry the chicken, salt it first and leave it for a few minutes.
Literal Translation
Before you fry the chicken, salt you first it and leave of some minutes.
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