Tagapagluto (en. Cook)

/ta-ga-pa-g-ˈlu-to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who cooks food.
He is the cook of our family.
Siya ang tagapagluto ng aming pamilya.
A profession focused on preparing meals.
There are many cooks in this restaurant.
Maraming tagapagluto sa restaurant na ito.
A person who has a skill in cooking.
Her talent as a cook is impressive.
Ang kanyang talento bilang tagapagluto ay kahanga-hanga.

Etymology

From the words 'cook' and 'one who does', meaning one who prepares food.

Common Phrases and Expressions

personal cook
A cook who prepares food for oneself or family.
sariling tagapagluto

Related Words

home-cooked
Meals cooked at home which are often healthier and tastier.
lutong bahay
recipe
A list of ingredients and cooking instructions.
recipe

Slang Meanings

Chef (slang for someone who cooks well)
I hope to become a chef at famous restaurants someday.
Sana maging tagapagluto ako sa mga kilalang restaurant balang araw.
Real cook
He's a real cook; everything he cooks is delicious!
Siyang tunay na tagapagluto, lahat ng niluto niya ay masarap!
Home cook
I love her home cooking; it's like a real family cook!
Paborito ko ang lutong bahay niya, parang tagapagluto na sa pamilya!