From root: sibuyas
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagsibuyas
nag-si-BU-yas
used onions
Present (Incomplete)
nagsisibuyas
nag-si-si-BU-yas
using onions
Future (Contemplated)
magsisibuyas
mag-si-si-BU-yas
will use onions
Usage Note
Magsibuyas is used when describing the act of adding or using onions as a primary ingredient while cooking. It is most commonly heard in kitchen settings or during food preparation instructions.
Examples
" Magsibuyas ka muna. "
Natural Translation
Use onions first.
Literal Translation
Use-onions you first.
" Kailangan mong magsibuyas sa paggisa. "
Natural Translation
You need to use onions when sautéing.
Literal Translation
Need you to-use-onions in sautéing.
" Bago ka maglagay ng karne, magsibuyas ka muna para mas lumalim ang lasa ng iyong niluluto. "
Natural Translation
Before you add the meat, use onions first so the flavor of what you're cooking becomes deeper.
Literal Translation
Before you put of meat, use-onions you first so more deepen the flavor of your being-cooked.
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