Usage Note
Toyo is a staple Filipino condiment, serving as the essential base for adobo and a common dipping sauce when paired with calamansi. It is fundamental for marinating meats and adding a savory, salty flavor to everyday meals.
Examples
" Konti lang ang toyo. "
Natural Translation
There's only a little soy sauce.
Literal Translation
Little only the soy-sauce.
" Paki-abot ang toyo sa mesa. "
Natural Translation
Please pass the soy sauce on the table.
Literal Translation
Please-reach the soy sauce on table.
" Ihalo mo ang toyo at kalamansi sa mangkok para magkaroon ng masarap na sawsawan ang pritong isda. "
Natural Translation
Mix the soy sauce and lime in a bowl so the fried fish has a tasty dipping sauce.
Literal Translation
Mix you the soy-sauce and lime in bowl so have of delicious dipping-sauce the fried fish.
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