gatang
gatáng with stress marks
unit of measure for dry grain
Usage Note
Gatang is a traditional Philippine unit of dry measure, roughly equivalent to about 3 liters or approximately 2 kilograms of rice. It was the standard measure used in markets before metric standardization, and older Filipinos and rural communities may still use it when buying and selling rice or grain at local markets.
Examples
" Bumili ako ng isang gatang na bigas. "
Natural Translation
I bought one gatang of rice.
Literal Translation
Bought I of one measure rice.
" Isang gatang lang ng bigas ang luto. "
Natural Translation
Only one "gatang" of rice is cooked.
Literal Translation
One measure only of rice the cook.
" Noong unang panahon, ang gatang ang ginagamit na sukat sa palengke bago pa dumating ang kilo at litro. "
Natural Translation
In the old days, the gatang was the measure used in the market even before the kilo and liter arrived.
Literal Translation
During first time, the measure the used measure in market before yet arrive the kilo and liter.
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