gindara
gíndara with stress marks
cod fish
Usage Note
Gindara is a popular white-fleshed fish in the Philippines, often marketed as cod though it is technically oilfish or sablefish. It is prized for its mild, buttery flavor and is frequently served grilled, fried, or baked in restaurants. Gindara is widely available in supermarkets and fish markets across the Philippines.
Examples
" Masarap ang inihaw na gindara. "
Natural Translation
The grilled cod is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the grilled that cod.
" Mahal ang isdang gindara sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
Cod fish is expensive at the market.
Literal Translation
Expensive the fish-that cod-fish in market.
" Mas mahal ang gindara kaysa sa karaniwang isda, ngunit sulit ito dahil sa malasutlang lasa nito. "
Natural Translation
Cod is more expensive than ordinary fish, but it is worth it because of its silky flavor.
Literal Translation
More expensive the cod than in ordinary fish, but worth-it this because in silky flavor its.
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