Lutukan (en. To cook)

loo-TOO-kahn

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of heating food until it is ready to eat.
Cooking is an important part of Filipino culture.
Ang lutukan ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng kultura ng Pilipino.
A method of preparing food that generally involves cooking with ingredients.
Because of cooking, our dish became more delicious.
Dahil sa lutukan, naging mas masarap ang aming ulam.
verb
The act of cooking or heating food.
Cook the rice while we wait for the guests.
Lutukan mo ang kanin habang nag-aabang tayo ng mga bisita.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Perfectly cooked
Refers to food that is well-cooked or not fresh.
Lutong lutong

Related Words

cooked
The state of food that is ready to be eaten.
luto
kusina
Place where cooking takes place.
kitchen

Slang Meanings

Ambush or sudden attack.
Ambush him, so he can't fight back.
Lutukan mo siya, para di na makapalag.
Injecting energy and enthusiasm into a situation.
Bring some fun to our party!
Lutukan mo ng saya ang party natin!