From root: bati
Usage Note
Batihan is a container specifically used for beating eggs or mixing various ingredients in traditional cooking.
Examples
" Gamitin mo ang batihan. "
Natural Translation
Use the mixing bowl.
Literal Translation
Use you the mixing-bowl.
" Hugasan mo ang batihan. "
Natural Translation
Wash the mixing bowl.
Literal Translation
Wash you the mixing-bowl.
" Ibuhos mo ang itlog sa batihan habang dahan-dahang dinadagdag ang asukal at gatas. "
Natural Translation
Pour the eggs into the mixing bowl while slowly adding the sugar and milk.
Literal Translation
Pour you the eggs in mixing-bowl while slowly being-added the sugar and milk.
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