Ipaihaw (en. To grill)

i-pai-haw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To put food over fire to cook.
Grill the fish to make it taste better.
Ipaihaw mo ang isda upang maging mas masarap.
To use fire for cooking food.
I prefer grilled foods over fried ones.
Mas gusto ko ang mga pagkaing ipaihaw kaysa sa pinrito.
To prepare food in a grilling manner.
You need to grill the meat before eating it.
Kailangan mong ipaihaw ang karne bago ito kainin.

Etymology

The word 'ipaihaw' originates from the root word 'ihaw' which means 'to cook over an open flame,' combined with the prefix 'i-' indicating an action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Grill the meaty foods.
Suggestion to grill meaty food items.
Ipaihaw mo ang mga meaty na pagkain.
I want grilled pork.
Preference for grilled pork.
Gusto ko ng ipaihaw na baboy.

Related Words

ihaw
The raw or uncooked food placed over fire to cook.
ihaw
griller
An apparatus used for grilling.
griller

Slang Meanings

Proud of it
You can do it, show off your skills!
Kaya mo na 'yan, ipaihaw mo na ang galing mo!
Show your talent
If there's a contest, show that off!
Pag may contest, ipaihaw mo na yan!
To boast
Don’t be shy, show off your trophies!
Huwag kang mahiya, ipaihaw mo na ang mga trophies mo!