kampit
kampít with stress marks
small kitchen knife
Usage Note
Kampit refers to a small, general-purpose kitchen or utility knife used for peeling, chopping, and trimming. It is a staple tool in Filipino household kitchens and is distinct from larger knives like the bolo or itak. The word is everyday and practical, commonly heard in cooking contexts and markets.
Examples
" Matalas ang kampit na ito. "
Natural Translation
This small knife is sharp.
Literal Translation
Sharp the small-knife that this.
" Gumamit siya ng kampit para balatan ang mangga. "
Natural Translation
He/She used a small knife to peel the mango.
Literal Translation
Used he/she small-knife to peel the mango.
" Habang naghahanda ng hapunan, hiniram ng aking lola ang kampit upang hiwain ang mga gulay nang pino para sa sinigang. "
Natural Translation
While preparing dinner, my grandmother borrowed the small knife to slice the vegetables finely for the sinigang.
Literal Translation
While preparing of dinner, borrowed of my grandmother the small-knife to slice the vegetables finely for the sinigang.
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