kusina
kusína with stress marks
kitchen
Usage Note
Kusina is the heart of a Filipino home where families gather during meal prep and social events. It is commonly used with the preposition 'sa' (sa kusina) to indicate location or where an activity is happening.
Examples
" Nasa kusina si nanay. "
Natural Translation
Mother is in the kitchen.
Literal Translation
At kitchen mother.
" Nasa kusina si Lola ngayon. "
Natural Translation
Grandma is in the kitchen now.
Literal Translation
At kitchen grandmother now.
" Tuwing kapaskuhan, abala ang buong pamilya sa kusina habang naghahanda ng mga pagkain para sa Noche Buena. "
Natural Translation
Every Christmas season, the whole family is busy in the kitchen while preparing food for Noche Buena.
Literal Translation
Every Christmas-season, busy the whole family at kitchen while preparing of foods for the Noche Buena.
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