From root: luto
Usage Note
Tagaluto is the person designated to handle the cooking duties in a household or for an event.
Examples
" Ako ang tagaluto bukas. "
Natural Translation
I am the assigned cook tomorrow.
Literal Translation
I the assigned-cook tomorrow.
" Sino ang tagaluto ngayong araw? "
Natural Translation
Who is the assigned cook for today?
Literal Translation
Who the assigned-cook now-that day?
" Bawat linggo ay may ibang tagaluto sa aming bahay para hindi mapagod ang iisang tao lamang. "
Natural Translation
Every week there is a different assigned cook in our house so that just one person does not get tired.
Literal Translation
Every week there-is different assigned-cook in our house so-that not get-tired the one person only.
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