From root: gisa
Usage Note
Ginisado is often seen on menus to describe dishes that have been stir-fried or sauteed with basic spices.
Examples
" Masarap ang ginisadong gulay. "
Natural Translation
The sauteed vegetables are delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the sauteed vegetable.
" Masarap ang ginisado na sardinas. "
Natural Translation
Sauteed-style sardines are delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the sauteed-style that sardines.
" Mas masarap ang ginisadong munggo kapag may dahon ng ampalaya at konting bagoong na isinama. "
Natural Translation
Sauteed mung beans taste better when some bitter-gourd leaves and a little fermented shrimp paste are added.
Literal Translation
More delicious the sauteed mung-bean when has leaf of bitter-gourd and little fermented-paste that added.
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