From root: halo
Usage Note
Paghalo is a gerund referring to the process or manner of stirring something. It is often used in recipes to describe how to combine ingredients.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang tamang paghalo. "
Natural Translation
Proper mixing is important.
Literal Translation
Important the proper act-of-mixing.
" Mabilis ang paghalo ng semento. "
Natural Translation
The mixing of cement is fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the act-of-mixing of cement.
" Ayon sa resipe, ang tuloy-tuloy na paghalo ng timpla ang sikreto upang hindi mamuo ang sarsa. "
Natural Translation
According to the recipe, the continuous mixing of the blend is the secret to keeping the sauce from clumping.
Literal Translation
According to recipe, the continuous act-of-mixing of blend the secret so-that not clump the sauce.
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