From root: hiwa
Usage Note
Panghiwa is formed with the pang- instrumental prefix on hiwa, denoting any cutting implement used specifically for slicing. It covers knives, mandolines, and other slicing tools without being tied to a single utensil, making it a useful generic term in cooking contexts.
Examples
" Matalas ang panghiwa na ito. "
Natural Translation
This slicing tool is sharp.
Literal Translation
Sharp the slicing-tool this.
" Kuhanin mo ang panghiwa ng gulay. "
Natural Translation
Get the vegetable slicing tool.
Literal Translation
Get you the slicing tool for vegetable.
" Bago ka maghanda ng salad, siguraduhin mong malinis ang panghiwa para hindi kumalat ang bacteria sa gulay. "
Natural Translation
Before you prepare a salad, make sure the slicing tool is clean so bacteria won't spread onto the vegetables.
Literal Translation
Before you prepare of salad, make-sure you-that clean the slicing-tool so not spread the bacteria on vegetable.
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