From root: prito
Usage Note
Tagaprito identifies the person whose task or job is to fry the food. This is often used in kitchen or canteen settings where duties are divided.
Examples
" Si Mang Tonyo ang tagaprito. "
Natural Translation
Mang Tonyo is the fryer.
Literal Translation
Mister Tonyo the fryer.
" Pagod ang tagaprito sa kusina. "
Natural Translation
The fryer in the kitchen is tired.
Literal Translation
Tired the fryer in kitchen.
" Bilang tagaprito sa karinderya, siya ang bahala sa lahat ng pinirito mula sa lumpia hanggang sa isda. "
Natural Translation
As the fryer at the eatery, he is in charge of everything fried, from spring rolls to fish.
Literal Translation
As fryer at eatery, he the in-charge of all fried from spring-rolls to fish.
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