baboy
báboy with stress marks
pig; pork
Also means
Note: This word can also mean pork.
Usage Note
Baboy refers to the animal and is the centerpiece of Filipino celebrations through the dish called 'lechon.' Colloquially, it is also used to describe someone who is messy, untidy, or lacks hygiene.
Examples
" Mahilig ako sa baboy. "
Natural Translation
I like pork.
Literal Translation
Fond I of pork.
" Masarap ang adobong baboy. "
Natural Translation
Pork adobo is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the pork adobo.
" Tuwing may piyesta sa amin, laging may inihaw na baboy na inihahain sa lahat ng bisita. "
Natural Translation
Whenever there's a fiesta in our town, there's always roasted pig served to all the guests.
Literal Translation
Whenever has fiesta at ours, always has roasted pig that is-served to all of guests.
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