batirol
The Tagalog word for the kitchen utensil whisk is batirol.
batirol refers to a kitchen utensil used for whisking or beating ingredients.
Meaning: kitchen utensil (noun)
Did you know?
- While batirol refers to the tool, the root word bati in Tagalog also means 'to beat' or 'to whisk', but it is also used in the context of 'greeting' someone.
- The use of the batirol is a remnant of Spanish colonial influence on Filipino cuisine, as the method of preparing thick chocolate was brought over from Mexico and Spain.
- In a traditional Filipino kitchen, a batirol often refers to a wooden or metal stick used to stir hot chocolate rather than a wire whisk.
Example conversation
Ricardo and Jasmine are preparing breakfast in the kitchen.
- RicardoJasmine, nakita mo ba ang batirol?Jasmine, did you see the whisk?
- JasmineOo, nasa tabi lang ito ng lababo.Yes, it is just beside the sink.
- RicardoSalamat, kailangan ko itong gamitin ngayon.Thanks, I need to use it now.
- JasmineWalang anuman, Ricardo.You're welcome, Ricardo.
