From root: keso
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
kineso
ki-NE-so
added cheese to something
Present (Incomplete)
kinekeso
ki-ne-KE-so
adding cheese to something
Future (Contemplated)
kekesuhin
ke-ke-su-HIN
will add cheese to something
Usage Note
Kesuhin is used when instructing someone to add cheese to a specific food item or to top a dish with cheese. It is a more direct, object-focused alternative to the common phrase "lagyan ng keso" during food preparation.
Examples
" Kesuhin mo ang tinapay. "
Natural Translation
Add cheese to the bread.
Literal Translation
Add-cheese-to by-you the bread.
" Gusto kong kesuhin ang macaroni. "
Natural Translation
I want to add cheese to the macaroni.
Literal Translation
Want I add-cheese-to the macaroni.
" Bago ihain ang pasta, kesuhin mo muna nang husto upang lalo pang sumarap ito sa panlasa ng mga bata. "
Natural Translation
Before serving the pasta, add plenty of cheese first so it tastes even better to the children's palate.
Literal Translation
Before serve the pasta, add-cheese-to by-you first thoroughly so even more becomes-tasty it to taste of-the children.
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