dikdik
díkdik with stress marks
mince; pulverize
Usage Note
Dikdik is a reduplicated native root describing the action of pounding or mincing something repeatedly until finely ground — the doubled syllable reinforces the sustained, vigorous motion. It is most common in cooking contexts for grinding spices, garlic, or meat, and also appears figuratively for something being completely beaten or crushed.
Examples
" Dikdikin mo ang bawang. "
Natural Translation
Mince the garlic.
Literal Translation
Mince you the garlic.
" Ang dikdik na paminta ay mabango. "
Natural Translation
Pulverized pepper is fragrant.
Literal Translation
The pulverized that pepper is fragrant.
" Bago ihalo sa sabaw, dikdikin muna nang mabuti ang luya at paminta upang lumabas nang husto ang lasa nila. "
Natural Translation
Before mixing it into the broth, first pound the ginger and pepper well so that their flavor comes out fully.
Literal Translation
Before to-mix in broth, pound first thoroughly the ginger and pepper so-that come-out fully the flavor their.
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