From root: luto
Usage Note
Lutong-bahay refers to meals prepared at home, often associated with comfort and traditional flavors.
Examples
" Gusto ko ng lutong-bahay. "
Natural Translation
I like home-cooked food.
Literal Translation
Like I of home-cooked-food.
" Masustansya ang lutong-bahay na pagkain. "
Natural Translation
Home-cooked food is healthy.
Literal Translation
Healthy the home-cooked food.
" Mas pinipili kong kumain ng lutong-bahay kaysa fast food dahil mas mura at mas masustansya ito. "
Natural Translation
I'd rather eat home-cooked food than fast food because it's cheaper and more nutritious.
Literal Translation
More choose I to-eat of home-cooked-food than fast food because more cheap and more nutritious it.
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