From root: ihaw
Usage Note
Pang-ihaw is used to describe materials like charcoal or tongs used specifically for the purpose of grilling.
Examples
" Nasaan ang uling na pang-ihaw? "
Natural Translation
Where is the charcoal for grilling?
Literal Translation
Where the charcoal that for-grilling?
" Nasaan ang pang-ihaw natin? "
Natural Translation
Where is our grilling tool?
Literal Translation
Where the tool-for-grilling ours?
" Bilhin mo na ang uling at iba pang gamit na pang-ihaw bago tayo umuwi para handa na sa Linggo. "
Natural Translation
Buy the charcoal and the other grilling supplies before we go home so we're ready by Sunday.
Literal Translation
Buy you the charcoal and other supplies that for-grilling before we go-home so ready already on Sunday.
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