Usage Note
Banga is the traditional clay or earthen jar used for storing water, rice, and other foodstuffs. In the Philippines, clay pot craftsmanship is still practiced in communities like Vigan and Palayok, and the banga has been a functional household item for centuries. It also appears in cultural dances — the Banga Dance of the Kalinga people features women balancing stacked clay pots on their heads.
Examples
" May tubig sa banga. "
Natural Translation
There is water in the jar.
Literal Translation
There-is water in jar.
" Puno ng tubig ang banga sa tabi ng pinto. "
Natural Translation
The jar beside the door is full of water.
Literal Translation
Full of water the jar at-the side of-the door.
" Tuwing umaga, kinukuha ng lola ko ang malamig na tubig mula sa lumang banga sa kusina. "
Natural Translation
Every morning, my grandmother gets the cool water from the old clay jar in the kitchen.
Literal Translation
Every morning, gets by grandmother my the cool water from the old jar in kitchen.
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