bituka
bitúka with stress marks
intestine
Usage Note
Bituka refers to the intestines, both as an anatomical term and in culinary contexts — pork intestines are a common ingredient in Filipino dishes such as dinuguan. The term appears in health discussions and in food markets without taboo connotation.
Examples
" Masakit ang bituka ko. "
Natural Translation
My stomach hurts.
Literal Translation
Painful the intestine my.
" Malinis ang bituka ng baboy. "
Natural Translation
The pig's intestine is clean.
Literal Translation
Clean the intestine of pig.
" Bago lutuin ang dinuguan, kailangang linisin nang mabuti ang bituka ng baboy upang mawala ang amoy. "
Natural Translation
Before cooking dinuguan, the pig's intestines must be cleaned thoroughly to remove the smell.
Literal Translation
Before cook the dinuguan, must clean well the intestine of pig so-that disappear the smell.
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