From root: luto
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagluto
nag-lu-TO
cooked
Present (Incomplete)
nagluluto
nag-lu-lu-TO
cooking
Future (Contemplated)
magluluto
mag-lu-lu-TO
will cook
Usage Note
Magluto is an actor-focus verb used to describe the general act of preparing or cooking food, typically followed by the object prefix 'ng' for the dish. It is a fundamental daily term used regardless of whether one is cooking a simple meal at home or preparing a large feast.
Examples
" Magluto tayo ng kanin. "
Natural Translation
Let's cook some rice.
Literal Translation
Cook we of rice.
" Gusto mo bang magluto ngayon? "
Natural Translation
Do you want to cook now?
Literal Translation
Want you (question) cook now?
" Kapag walang pasok ang mga bata, gusto kong magluto ng masarap na pagkain para sa kanila. "
Natural Translation
When the kids have no school, I like to cook a delicious meal for them.
Literal Translation
When no school the children, want I cook of delicious food for them.
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