bisugo
bisúgo with stress marks
threadfin bream fish
Usage Note
Bisugo is a popular white fish in Philippine markets, often sold fresh and used in soups or grilled dishes. It is widely eaten across the country and is familiar to most Filipinos as a common affordable seafood option.
Examples
" Masarap ang inihaw na bisugo. "
Natural Translation
The grilled bisugo is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the grilled bisugo.
" Pinaksiw na bisugo ang ulam namin ngayon. "
Natural Translation
We're having braised bisugo fish for our meal today.
Literal Translation
Braised-fish of-bisugo the meal our today.
" Pumili ang nanay ng pinakasariwang bisugo sa palengke dahil iyon ang gusto ng tatay na ipasigang tuwing Linggo. "
Natural Translation
Mother chose the freshest bisugo at the market because that is what father wants cooked in sour broth every Sunday.
Literal Translation
Chose the mother of-the freshest bisugo at-the market because that the want of-the father to-cook-in-sour-broth every Sunday.
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