in-in
in-ín with stress marks
keeping food over low fire; staying in bed
Usage Note
In-in is a reduplicated form expressing two related ideas: simmering food slowly over low heat, or staying in bed to rest. The link between the two senses lies in slowness and sustained, gentle effort, and the word is more familiar in rural or older-generation speech.
Examples
" In-in mo muna ang ulam. "
Natural Translation
Simmer the dish on low heat first.
Literal Translation
Low-simmer you first the dish.
" In-in mo lang ang kanin para hindi masunog. "
Natural Translation
Just keep the rice on low heat so it doesn't burn.
Literal Translation
Low-simmer you just the rice so-that not burn.
" Habang in-in ko ang nilaga sa mahinang apoy, nakatulog ako habang nagpapahinga at muntik nang masunog ang sabaw. "
Natural Translation
While I was simmering the stew on low heat, I dozed off while resting and the broth almost burned.
Literal Translation
While low-simmer I the stew on weak fire, fell-asleep I while resting and almost already burn the broth.
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