bukid
búkid with stress marks
farm; field; countryside
Usage Note
Bukid refers to rural farmlands or the countryside, often evoking a sense of the simple provincial life outside of urban cities. It is frequently used when discussing farming or visiting family in rural areas.
Examples
" Pupunta kami sa bukid. "
Natural Translation
We will go to the farm.
Literal Translation
Will-go we to farm.
" Nagtatrabaho ang aking ama sa bukid. "
Natural Translation
My father is working at the farm.
Literal Translation
Working the my father at farm.
" Tuwing bakasyon, umuuwi kami sa probinsya upang tumulong sa bukid ng aking mga lolo't lola. "
Natural Translation
Every vacation, we go home to the province to help out on my grandparents' farm.
Literal Translation
Every vacation, go-home we to province to help at farm of my grandparents.
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