Gisa (en. Sauté)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A method of cooking food by putting it in oil and low heat.
Sautéed cabbage is my favorite dish.
Ginisang repolyo ang paborito kong lutuin.
Sautéing or elevating the food to enhance its flavor.
Garlic should be sautéed before adding the meat.
Dapat gisa ang bawang bago ilagay ang karne.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sauté in oil
A method of cooking using oil.
igisa sa mantika
Related Words
sinigang
A type of Filipino dish that is sour and usually has broth.
sinigang
adobo
A Filipino dish that typically uses soy sauce and vinegar.
adobo
Slang Meanings
Because of overwhelming joy, you can't hold yourself back.
I'm so excited I won the raffle!
Gisa na ako kasi nanalo ako sa raffle!
Having a fun chat or gathering.
We had a blast at my friend's house last night.
Nag-gisa kami sa bahay ng kaibigan ko kagabi.
Very energetic or full of life.
She's full of energy all day!
Gisa na gisa siya sa buong araw!