bigkis
bigkís with stress marks
bundle, truss
Usage Note
Bigkis refers to a bundle or truss — items tied or bound together with rope, twine, or cloth. It is common in agricultural and market settings where produce like rice stalks, vegetables, or firewood are bound in bigkis. The word can also be used metaphorically for a bond or tie between people.
Examples
" Bumili ako ng isang bigkis na sibuyas. "
Natural Translation
I bought a bundle of onions.
Literal Translation
Bought I of one bundle of onion.
" Bumili ang nanay ng isang bigkis na kangkong sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
Mother bought a bundle of water spinach at the market.
Literal Translation
Bought the mother a bundle of water-spinach at-the market.
" Matapos anihin ang palay, itinali ng mga magsasaka ang mga uhay sa mga bigkis bago dalhin sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
After harvesting the rice, the farmers tied the stalks into bundles before bringing them home.
Literal Translation
After harvesting the rice, tied the farmers the stalks in bundles before bring to house.
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