kalawkaw
kalawkáw with stress marks
mix or move liquid, stir with stick
Usage Note
Kalawkaw describes the act of stirring or swirling a liquid, typically with a hand or an implement. It is an informal, onomatopoeic-feeling word used in cooking and everyday contexts. In figurative use, it can mean to meddle or interfere — 'huwag mong kalawkawing ang buhay ko' (don't stir up my life).
Examples
" Kalawkawin mo ang sabaw. "
Natural Translation
Stir the broth.
Literal Translation
Stir you the broth.
" Isang mabilis na kalawkaw lang sa kape gamit ang patpat. "
Natural Translation
Just a quick stir in the coffee using the stick.
Literal Translation
One fast that stir only in-the coffee using the stick.
" Habang nagluluto ng sinigang, dahan-dahan kong kinakalawkaw ang sabaw para hindi dumikit sa ilalim ng kaldero. "
Natural Translation
While cooking the sinigang, I slowly stir the broth so it does not stick to the bottom of the pot.
Literal Translation
While cooking of sinigang, slowly I stirring the broth so not stick in bottom of pot.
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