isangkutsa
isangkútsâ with stress marks
to pre-cook [it] in oil
From root: sangkutsa
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
isinangkutsa
i-si-nang-KUT-sa
pre-cooked
Present (Incomplete)
isinasangkutsa
i-si-na-sang-KUT-sa
is being pre-cooked
Future (Contemplated)
isasangkutsa
i-sa-sang-KUT-sa
will be pre-cooked
Usage Note
Isangkutsa is the object-focus i- form of sangkutsa, placing the meat or protein being pre-cooked at the grammatical focus. Standard in Filipino recipe writing and cooking instruction, where the specific cut — pork, chicken, beef — is the topic being directed. Pairs with the actor-focus magsangkutsa.
Examples
" Isangkutsa mo muna ang manok. "
Natural Translation
Pre-cook the chicken in oil first.
Literal Translation
Pre-cook-in-oil you first the chicken.
" Kailangan mong isangkutsa ang karne bago ihalo ang mga gulay. "
Natural Translation
You need to pre-cook the meat in oil before mixing in the vegetables.
Literal Translation
Need you to-pre-cook-in-oil the meat before to-mix the vegetables.
" Bago idagdag ang sabaw at gulay, isangkutsa mo muna ang baboy sa bawang at sibuyas para mas lumalim ang lasa. "
Natural Translation
Before adding the broth and vegetables, pre-cook the pork in garlic and onion first so the flavor deepens.
Literal Translation
Before to-add the broth and vegetable, pre-cook-in-oil you first the pork in garlic and onion so more deepens the taste.
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