Kutsara (en. Spoon)

koo-tsah-rah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of utensil used for taking and eating liquid or soft foods.
She used a spoon for her soup.
Gumamit siya ng kutsara sa kanyang sopas.
A common tool in dining used alongside a fork and knife.
Spoon, fork, and knife are often found together at every meal.
Madalas na magkakasama ang kutsara, tinidor, at kutsilyo sa bawat kainan.

Etymology

It comes from the Spanish word 'cuchara'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

spoon and fork
A phrase referring to paired utensils for dining.
kutsara at tinidor

Related Words

knife
A tool used for cutting or slicing food.
kutsilyo
fork
A utensil with tines used for holding or picking up food.
tinidor

Slang Meanings

Spoonerism; a speech mistake that reaches a different meaning.
When he said 'kutsara' instead of 'kutsara', everyone burst out laughing.
Nang sinabi niyang 'kutsara' sa halip na 'kutsara', nagkaisa ang lahat sa pagtawa.
A term that means useless or worthless.
You can't think of anything else but spoons, can you?
Wala ka nang ibang maisip kundi mga kutsara, hindi ba?