Also means
Baga can also mean lungs.
Usage Note
Bagà refers to the glowing, red-hot embers or charcoal used for grilling and traditional clay stove cooking in the Philippines. It is a central part of local street food culture, especially when preparing grilled favorites like barbecue.
Examples
" Pula pa ang mga baga. "
Natural Translation
The coals are still red.
Literal Translation
Red still the coals.
" Mainit pa ang mga baga. "
Natural Translation
The live coals are still hot.
Literal Translation
Hot still the live coals.
" Hinihintay ng lalaki na maging baga ang uling bago niya iihawin ang mga isda sa gilid ng dagat. "
Natural Translation
The man waits for the charcoal to become live coals before he grills the fish by the seashore.
Literal Translation
Is-waited by the man to-become coal the charcoal before he grills the fish at edge of sea.
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