Usage Note
Bilad describes the act of sun-drying — laying food, clothing, or other items out in the sun. In Filipino households, sun-drying fish ('bilad na isda'), copra, and palay is a traditional preservation method. 'Nagbibilad' (sun-drying) is a common domestic and agricultural activity, especially in rural areas.
Examples
" Nagbibilad ng damit si Nanay. "
Natural Translation
Mom is sun-drying clothes.
Literal Translation
Sun-drying of clothes the Mom.
" Nagbibilad ng isda ang mangingisda sa dalampasigan. "
Natural Translation
The fisherman is sun-drying fish on the shore.
Literal Translation
Sun-drying fish the fisherman on-the shore.
" Kapag tag-init, ibinibilad ng mga taga-baryo ang kanilang ani ng palay sa kalsada upang matuyo bago itago sa kamalig. "
Natural Translation
During summer, the villagers sun-dry their rice harvest on the road so it dries before they store it in the granary.
Literal Translation
When summer, sun-dry by-the villagers the their harvest of rice on road so dry before store in granary.
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