ganito-ganito
in this general way
From root: ganito
Usage Note
Ganito-ganito is often used in casual conversation to describe a simple or informal process that follows a certain pattern.
Examples
" Ganito-ganito lang ang luto. "
Natural Translation
The cooking is just done this way.
Literal Translation
In-this-general-way only the cooking.
" Gawin mo ito nang ganito-ganito. "
Natural Translation
Do this in this general way.
Literal Translation
Do you this in-a-manner in-this-general-way.
" Ipinakita niya sa akin na ganito-ganito lang pala ang paggawa ng palabok, kaya hindi na ako natakot subukan. "
Natural Translation
She showed me that making palabok is done just this simple way, so I wasn't afraid to try anymore.
Literal Translation
Showed she to me that in-this-general-way only it-turns-out the making of palabok, so not anymore I afraid to-try.
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