From root: kusina
Usage Note
Kusinero identifies a man whose occupation is cooking, typically in a restaurant or a wealthy household.
Examples
" Mahusay ang kusinero. "
Natural Translation
The male cook is skilled.
Literal Translation
Skilled the male-cook.
" Ang kusinero ay nagluluto ng hapunan. "
Natural Translation
The male cook is preparing dinner.
Literal Translation
The male-cook is cooking of dinner.
" Ang bagong kusinero sa restawran ay sikat dahil sa kanyang mga ulam na halo-halong lasang Pinoy at Hapon. "
Natural Translation
The new cook at the restaurant is famous because of his dishes that blend Filipino and Japanese flavors.
Literal Translation
The new male-cook at-the restaurant is famous because of his dishes that mixed flavor-Filipino and Japanese.
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