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    Tinidor (en. Fork)

    ti-ni-dor

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A tool used for eating to pick up or hold food.
    He used a fork to eat the pasta.
    Gumamit siya ng tinidor upang kumain ng pasta.
    Usually has prongs sticking out, often made of metal or plastic.
    The fork is made of stainless steel.
    Ang tinidor ay gawa sa hindi kinakalawang na asero.
    One of the common utensils used at the dining table.
    The fork is essential in every set of dining utensils.
    Mahalaga ang tinidor sa bawat hanay ng kasangkapan sa kainan.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish word 'tenedor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Fork and spoon
    Commonly used phrase to express the proper utensils for eating.
    Tinidor at kutsara

    Related Words

    spoon
    A tool used for eating to hold liquid or soft food.
    kutsara
    plate
    A shallow container where food is placed.
    plato

    Slang Meanings

    Fork (used informally to refer to utensils)
    Where is my fork? I'm hungry!
    Saan na yung tinidor ko? Gutom na ako!
    Fork (as in someone who can’t cook and relies on getting takeout)
    Dude, are you a fork? You're always eating out!
    Pare, tinidor ka ba? Palagi ka na lang kumakain sa labas!