From root: gisa
Usage Note
Panggisá refers to the set of ingredients like garlic and onions ready to be thrown into the oil.
Examples
" Mabango ang paggisa ng sibuyas. "
Natural Translation
Sauteing onions smells good.
Literal Translation
Fragrant the act-of-sauteing of onion.
" Bumili ka ng bawang at sibuyas na panggisá. "
Natural Translation
Buy garlic and onions for sauteing.
Literal Translation
Buy you of garlic and onion for-sauteing-ingredients.
" 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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