Usage Note
Biko is a beloved Filipino kakanin (native rice cake) made from glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk and brown sugar, topped with latik (caramelized coconut cream). It is a staple at fiestas, town celebrations, and family gatherings, and is strongly associated with comfort, home, and Filipino culinary heritage.
Examples
" Gusto ko ang biko. "
Natural Translation
I like biko.
Literal Translation
Like I the biko.
" Gumawa ang lola ng biko para sa fiesta. "
Natural Translation
Grandmother made biko for the fiesta.
Literal Translation
Made the grandmother biko for the fiesta.
" Kapag may handaan sa amin, hindi nawawala sa mesa ang biko na niluluto ng lola na may latik sa ibabaw. "
Natural Translation
Whenever there's a feast at our place, the biko that grandmother cooks with latik on top is never missing from the table.
Literal Translation
When there's feast at us, not missing on-the table the biko that cooked of-the grandmother that has latik on top.
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