Kosinera (en. Female cook)

ko.si.ne.ra

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A woman who works in the kitchen, often cooking meals.
The cook of our family is very good at cooking.
Ang kosinera ng aming pamilya ay mahusay magluto.
A woman who takes care of the preparation and cooking of food for the family or others.
She works as a cook in a large restaurant.
Nagtatrabaho siya bilang kosinera sa isang malaking restawran.
A popular term for women who live and work in a household.
Her mother is known as a cook in their village.
Kilala ang kanyang ina bilang isang kosinera sa kanilang barangay.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'cocinera', meaning 'female cook' or 'kitchen worker'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Functions of the cook
Refers to the tasks or duties of a cook.
Kasinop ng kosinera

Related Words

scrub
A word referring to washing or cleaning kitchen tools.
kuskos
home-cooked
Cooking food from home, often associated with healthier meals.
lutong bahay

Slang Meanings

Diligent cook
I wish everyone had a diligent cook who can prepare my favorite dishes.
Sana all, may kosinera na masipag magluto ng paborito kong ulam.
Kitchen Queen
She is the group's cook; all the delicious recipes come from her.
Siya ang kosinera ng grupo, sa kanya lahat ng masasarap na recipe.
Household Chef
When I cook, I feel like the household chef!
Pag ako'y nagluluto, parang ako ang kosinera ng bahay!