Ihayin (en. Serve)

/iˈhajin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of giving or presenting food to others.
Serve the dinner on the table.
Ihahin mo ang hapunan sa mesa.
Serving food or drinks to guests or people.
Serve the drinks to the guests now.
Ihahin mo na ang mga inumin sa mga bisita.
Delivering food from the kitchen to the dining area.
Quickly serve the food before the people arrive.
Mabilis na ihahin ang pagkain bago dumating ang mga tao.

Etymology

from the root word 'hayo' meaning to serve or present food

Common Phrases and Expressions

grill the fish
Cooking fish by grilling and serving it on the table.
ihawin ang isda
serve breakfast
Serving food in the morning as breakfast.
ihain ang almusal

Related Words

hayo
The act of offering or serving food.
hayo
food to be served
Various dishes prepared for serving.
mga pagkaing ihahain

Slang Meanings

To express clearly or to show behavior.
Just express what you really feel about him/her.
Ihayo mo na lang kung ano ang tunay na nararamdaman mo sa kanya.
To give a direct opinion or reaction.
Don't hesitate, just lay out your feelings about the issue.
Huwag mag-alangan, ihayin mo na ang saloobin mo tungkol sa isyu.