Also means
Baka can also mean 'maybe' or 'perhaps' when used as an adverb.
Usage Note
Baka refers to both the animal (cow) and the meat (beef) in Filipino cuisine. It is a staple ingredient in popular traditional stews such as nilagang baka and kaldereta.
Examples
" Malaki ang baka. "
Natural Translation
The cow is big.
Literal Translation
Big the cow.
" Kumakain ng damo ang baka. "
Natural Translation
The cow is eating grass.
Literal Translation
Eating of grass the cow.
" Bumili ng baka ang aming kapitbahay para mayroon silang gatas at karne sa kanilang maliit na bukid. "
Natural Translation
Our neighbor bought a cow so that they would have milk and meat on their small farm.
Literal Translation
Bought of cow the our neighbor so-that have they-link milk and meat in their small link farm.
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