tadtad
tádtad with stress marks
to chop, mince, or hit repeatedly
Also means
Tadtad can also describe something riddled with holes or covered all over, as in 'tadtad ng bala' (riddled with bullets).
Usage Note
Tadtad is a reduplicated verb conveying repeated chopping or striking motions. In the kitchen it is used for mincing garlic, meat, or herbs finely. Outside the kitchen it takes on a more intense sense, describing things perforated, covered, or overwhelmed by something.
Examples
" Tinadtad niya ang bawang. "
Natural Translation
He/she minced the garlic.
Literal Translation
Minced he/she the garlic.
" Kailangan tadtad ang bawang. "
Natural Translation
The garlic needs to mince.
Literal Translation
Need mince the garlic.
" Bago magluto, tinadtad muna ng kusinero ang sibuyas at kamatis nang pino bago ihalo sa kawali. "
Natural Translation
Before cooking, the cook first minced the onions and tomatoes finely before mixing them into the pan.
Literal Translation
Before cook, minced first by the cook the onion and tomato finely before mix in pan.
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