Cook in Tagalog

Cook in Tagalog translates to “Magluto” (verb) or “Kusinero/Kusinera” (noun). This common word refers to both the action of preparing food by heating it and the person who performs this task. Learning how to use “cook” in Tagalog is essential for everyday conversations about food preparation, recipes, and kitchen activities in Filipino culture.

[Words] = Cook

[Definition]:

• Cook /kʊk/
• Verb: To prepare food by heating it, often by combining ingredients.
• Noun: A person whose job is to prepare and cook food, especially in a restaurant or hotel.

[Synonyms] = Magluto, Lutuin, Kusinero, Kusinera, Pagluto, Magkusina

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: My mother taught me how to cook traditional Filipino dishes when I was young.
Ex1_PH: Itinuro sa akin ng aking ina kung paano magluto ng tradisyonal na pagkaing Pilipino noong bata pa ako.

Ex2_EN: The cook at our favorite restaurant prepares the best adobo in town.
Ex2_PH: Ang kusinero sa aming paboritong restaurant ay naghahanda ng pinakamahusay na adobo sa bayan.

Ex3_EN: I need to cook dinner for my family before they arrive home tonight.
Ex3_PH: Kailangan kong magluto ng hapunan para sa aking pamilya bago sila dumating sa bahay ngayong gabi.

Ex4_EN: She wants to become a professional cook and open her own restaurant someday.
Ex4_PH: Gusto niyang maging propesyonal na kusinera at magbukas ng sariling restaurant balang araw.

Ex5_EN: Can you cook the rice while I prepare the vegetables for the soup?
Ex5_PH: Maaari mo bang lutuin ang kanin habang inihahanda ko ang mga gulay para sa sabaw?