Usage Note
Isda is a staple in the Filipino diet and is commonly bought fresh from the local wet market or 'palengke.' It is frequently used when discussing daily meals or traditional seafood recipes.
Examples
" Bumili ako ng isda. "
Natural Translation
I bought some fish.
Literal Translation
Bought I of fish.
" Ang isda ay sariwa. "
Natural Translation
The fish is fresh.
Literal Translation
The fish is fresh.
" Tuwing umaga, pumupunta ang lola ko sa palengke para mamili ng sariwang isda para sa tanghalian. "
Natural Translation
Every morning, my grandmother goes to the market to buy fresh fish for lunch.
Literal Translation
Every morning, goes the grandmother my at market to shop of fresh fish for at lunch.
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