Kusinilya (en. Female cook)

ku-si-nil-ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A woman who cooks food as a profession or as an act from the home.
The family cook is great at preparing traditional dishes.
Ang kusinilya ng aming pamilya ay magaling magluto ng mga tradisyonal na pagkain.
Takes care of food preparation in a household or institution.
The school cook is there to ensure everyone receives nutritious meals.
Ang kusinilya sa paaralan ay nandiyan upang siguraduhin na lahat ay nakakakuha ng masustansiyang pagkain.
A term used to describe a woman who is an expert in cooking.
She is known as an excellent cook in her community.
Siya ay kilala bilang isang mahusay na kusinilya sa kanyang komunidad.

Etymology

Spanish word for 'cook'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Town cook
A person known for their cooking skills in a locality.
Kusinilya ng bayan

Related Words

grate
A method of cooking where ingredients are grated or mixed together.
kuskos
kitchen
The place where food is cooked.
kusina

Slang Meanings

A kitchen full of Filipino dishes
The kitchen at their house is so lively, and there's so much food!
Ang kusinilya sa bahay nila, ang saya at ang daming pagkain!
Ingredients or components
You need some ingredients for this sour soup.
Kailangan mo ng mga kusinilya para sa sinigang na ito.
Taste or flavor
This dish has a unique taste, it's delicious!
Kakaiba ang kusinilya ng lutong ito, ang sarap!
Small kitchen
Her kitchen in the apartment is super compact and cute!
Yung kusinilya niya sa apartment, sobrang compact at cute!