From root: halo
Usage Note
Panghalo refers to any utensil or tool specifically used for stirring or mixing ingredients. It is common to hear this in a kitchen setting.
Examples
" Hiramin mo ang panghalo. "
Natural Translation
Borrow the stirrer.
Literal Translation
Borrow you the stirrer.
" Wala akong mahanap na panghalo sa kape. "
Natural Translation
I cannot find a stirrer for my coffee.
Literal Translation
None I find that stirrer for coffee.
" Gumamit ka ng kahoy na panghalo para hindi magasgas ang ibabaw ng kawaling iyan. "
Natural Translation
Use a wooden stirrer so the surface of that pan doesn't get scratched.
Literal Translation
Use you of wood that stirrer so not get-scratched the surface of pan that.
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