From root: gisa
Usage Note
Paggisá is considered a fundamental skill in Filipino culinary arts to extract the flavors of aromatics.
Examples
" Mabango ang paggisa ng sibuyas. "
Natural Translation
Sauteing onions smells good.
Literal Translation
Fragrant the act-of-sauteing of onion.
" Matagal ang paggisa ng bawang. "
Natural Translation
Sauteing the garlic took a long time.
Literal Translation
Long the act-of-sauteing of garlic.
" Ang sikreto ng masarap na ulam ay nasa maingat na paggisa ng bawang, sibuyas, at kamatis. "
Natural Translation
The secret to a delicious dish lies in the careful sauteing of garlic, onions, and tomatoes.
Literal Translation
The secret of delicious dish is in careful act-of-sauteing of garlic, onion, and tomato.
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