From root: ihaw
Usage Note
Ihawan refers to the physical grill or the specific place where the grilling is done.
Examples
" Nasa labas ang ihawan. "
Natural Translation
The grill is outside.
Literal Translation
At outside the grill.
" Ihanda mo na ang ihawan sa labas. "
Natural Translation
Prepare the grill outside.
Literal Translation
Prepare you now the grill outside.
" Tuwing Pasko, ginagamit namin ang lumang ihawan sa likod-bahay para sa inihaw na liempo at isda. "
Natural Translation
Every Christmas, we use the old grill in the backyard for grilled pork belly and fish.
Literal Translation
Every Christmas, being-used we the old grill at back-house for grilled pork-belly and fish.
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