Gisihan (en. Chop)

gi-si-han

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A method of food preparation where ingredients are cut into large pieces.
In chopping, the meat and vegetables are cut together to make delicious soup.
Sa gisihan, ang karne at gulay ay sabay-sabay na pinutol upang makagawa ng masarap na sabaw.
The practice or event of gathering food for preparation.
Chopping is often done during occasions in our barangay.
Madalas na ang gisihan ay isinasagawa tuwing may okasyon sa aming barangay.
A collective activity of people preparing food.
They organized a chopping event to prepare for the festival.
Nag-organisa sila ng gisihan upang maghanda para sa pista.

Etymology

The word 'gisihan' is derived from the root word 'gisi' meaning to cut or slice.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Start chopping
Begin the food preparation.
Magsimula ng gisihan

Related Words

cut
The root word associated with the cutting process.
gisi

Slang Meanings

A fun gathering or event for gossip.
Join the gossip session at Aling Nena's house later!
Sama ka sa gisihan sa bahay ni Aling Nena mamaya!
To exchange pick-up lines or jokes with friends.
We just had a fun chat at the coffee shop earlier.
Puro gisihan lang ang ginawa namin sa kapehan kanina.