From root: tsaa
Usage Note
Tsahan refers to the vessel used for brewing or serving tea. You can place the tsahan on the table for everyone to share.
Examples
" Mainit ang tubig sa tsahan. "
Natural Translation
The water in the teapot is hot.
Literal Translation
Hot the water in teapot.
" Nasa loob ng tsahan ang tsaa. "
Natural Translation
The tea is inside the teapot.
Literal Translation
Is inside the teapot the tea.
" Inilagay ni Lola ang bagong dahon ng tsaa sa loob ng tsahan bago niya buhusan ng kumukulong tubig. "
Natural Translation
Grandma put the fresh tea leaves inside the teapot before she poured in the boiling water.
Literal Translation
Put by-Grandma the fresh leaf of tea in inside of teapot before she poured of boiling water.
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