From root: suka
Usage Note
Sukahan is a small container or dipping saucer specifically used for serving vinegar. It is a staple item on the table when eating fried dishes like fish or lumpia.
Examples
" Abot mo ba ang sukahan? "
Natural Translation
Can you reach the vinegar dish?
Literal Translation
Reach you question the vinegar-container?
" Nasa lamesa ang sukahan. "
Natural Translation
The vinegar container is on the table.
Literal Translation
At table the vinegar-container.
" Hindi kumpleto ang hapunan kung walang sukahan na may sili at bawang sa gitna ng mesa. "
Natural Translation
Dinner isn't complete without a vinegar dish with chili and garlic in the middle of the table.
Literal Translation
Not complete the dinner if none vinegar-container that has chili and garlic in middle of table.
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