From root: kutsara
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ikinutsara
i-ki-nut-SA-ra
used as a spoon
Present (Incomplete)
ikinukutsara
i-ki-nu-kut-SA-ra
using as a spoon
Future (Contemplated)
ikukutsara
i-ku-kut-SA-ra
will use as a spoon
Usage Note
Ikutsara is used when specifying an object to be used as a spoon or when describing the action of using a spoon to move or scoop a portion of food. It is commonly utilized in instructional contexts, such as recipes or serving directions.
Examples
" Ikutsara mo ang kanin. "
Natural Translation
Spoon up the rice.
Literal Translation
Use-as-spoon you the rice.
" Ang kutsarita ay mahirap ikutsara sa kanin. "
Natural Translation
The teaspoon is hard to use as a spoon for the rice.
Literal Translation
The teaspoon is hard to-spoon to-the rice.
" Mas madaling ikutsara ang sopas kaysa sa kanin kapag mainit pa ito at malabnaw. "
Natural Translation
Soup is easier to spoon up than rice when it is still hot and watery.
Literal Translation
More easy to-spoon the soup than to-the rice when hot still it and watery.
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