Pagsasaing (en. Cooking)

/paɡ.saˈʔiŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of cooking rice or other food.
After a few minutes of cooking, our meal is ready.
Matapos ang ilang minuto ng pagsasaing, handa na ang aming pagkain.
The activity of preparing and cooking ingredients.
Cooking is part of my daily routine.
Ang pagsasaing ay bahagi ng aking pang-araw-araw na gawain.

Etymology

The term 'pagsasaing' comes from the root word 'sain' which means 'to cook' or 'to prepare food.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Cooking rice
The specific process of cooking rice.
Pagsasaing ng bigas

Related Words

sain
The root word referring to cooking.
sain
home cooking
Cooking of dishes typically made at home.
lutong bahay

Slang Meanings

Cooking rice
I had so much fun with my rice cooking this morning, I was dancing while waiting for the rice!
Ang saya-saya ng pagsasaing ko kaninang umaga, puro pagsasayaw habang naghihintay ng kanin!
Preparing food
We need to start cooking early for the event later.
Kailangan na nating maaga ang pagsasaing para sa handaan mamaya.
A simple household chore
Wow, even just cooking rice, everyone is so busy!
Aba, kahit pagsasaing lang, daming ang abala!