halubaybay
halubáybay with stress marks
sardinella (fish)
Usage Note
Halubaybay is a small schooling fish (sardinella species) common in Philippine coastal waters. It is an important food source in coastal communities and is often dried, salted, or cooked in vinegar. The word is used mainly in fishing communities and markets.
Examples
" Masarap ang pritong halubaybay. "
Natural Translation
The fried sardinella is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the fried sardinella.
" Bumili kami ng halubaybay sa palengke para sa almusal. "
Natural Translation
We bought sardinella at the market for breakfast.
Literal Translation
Bought we sardinella at-the market for breakfast.
" Tuwing umaga, dinadala ng mga mangingisda ang sariwang halubaybay sa palengke bago pa man magbukas ang mga tindahan. "
Natural Translation
Every morning, the fishermen bring fresh sardinella to the market even before the shops open.
Literal Translation
Every morning, bring the fishermen the fresh sardinella to market before yet even open the shops.
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