From root: itlog
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
initlogan
i-nit-lo-GAN
added egg to
Present (Incomplete)
iniitlogan
i-ni-it-lo-GAN
adding egg to
Future (Contemplated)
iitlogan
i-it-lo-GAN
will add egg to
Usage Note
Itlogan is used when adding an egg to a dish, such as rice porridge (lugaw) or noodles (pancit), to enhance flavor or nutrition. It is commonly heard in kitchens and food stalls when customizing orders.
Examples
" Itlogan mo ang lugaw. "
Natural Translation
Add an egg to the porridge.
Literal Translation
Add-egg-to you the porridge.
" Gusto kong itlogan ang kanin. "
Natural Translation
I want to add egg to the rice.
Literal Translation
Want I add-egg-to the rice.
" Kung gusto mong mas masustansya ang pancit, itlogan mo at lagyan ng gulay. "
Natural Translation
If you want the noodles to be more nutritious, add an egg and put in some vegetables.
Literal Translation
If want you more nutritious the noodles, add-egg-to you and put of vegetable.
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