From root: bagoong
Usage Note
Bagoongan is the container or jar used specifically for storing or serving fermented fish or shrimp paste.
Examples
" Nasa lamesa ang bagoongan. "
Natural Translation
The shrimp paste container is on the table.
Literal Translation
On-the table the shrimp-paste-container.
" Hugasan mo ang bagoongan. "
Natural Translation
Wash the shrimp paste container.
Literal Translation
Wash you the shrimp-paste-container.
" Takpan mong mabuti ang bagoongan pagkatapos gamitin para hindi kumalat ang amoy sa buong kusina. "
Natural Translation
Cover the shrimp paste container well after using it so the smell does not spread throughout the kitchen.
Literal Translation
Cover you well the shrimp-paste-container after use so-that not spreads the smell in whole kitchen.
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