From root: prito
Usage Note
Pirituhan refers to the container or specific location used for frying food. While kawali is more common for pan, pirituhan is understood as the frying vessel.
Examples
" Mainit pa ang pirituhan. "
Natural Translation
The frying pan is still hot.
Literal Translation
Hot still the frying-pan.
" Hugasan mo ang pirituhan pagkatapos gamitin. "
Natural Translation
Wash the frying pan after using it.
Literal Translation
Wash you the frying pan after use.
" Kapag gagamit ka ng pirituhan, siguraduhing sapat ang init ng mantika bago mo ihulog ang mga isda. "
Natural Translation
When you use the frying pan, make sure the oil is hot enough before you drop in the fish.
Literal Translation
When will-use you of frying-pan, make-sure enough the heat of oil before you drop the fish.
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