From root: gisa
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
iginisa
i-gi-ni-SA
sautéed
Present (Incomplete)
iginigisa
i-gi-ni-gi-SA
is sautéing
Future (Contemplated)
igigisa
i-gi-gi-SA
will sauté
Usage Note
Igisa is used when the focus of the sentence is on the specific ingredient being sautéed rather than the person cooking. It is a standard term in Filipino recipes, commonly used when instructing someone to sauté aromatics like garlic, onions, and tomatoes.
Examples
" Igisa mo ang bawang. "
Natural Translation
Sauté the garlic.
Literal Translation
Sauté you the garlic.
" Gusto kong igisa ang bawang at sibuyas. "
Natural Translation
I want to sauté the garlic and onions.
Literal Translation
Want I sauté the garlic and onions.
" Pagkatapos mong igisa ang sibuyas at kamatis, saka mo ilagay ang karne para hindi ito maluto sa sariling tubig. "
Natural Translation
After you sauté the onions and tomatoes, only then add the meat so it doesn't stew in its own juices.
Literal Translation
After you sauté the onions and tomatoes, only-then you put the meat so not it cook in own water.
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