Usage Note
Itik is the native Tagalog word for duck. It is particularly associated with balut and penoy, the famous Filipino duck eggs sold as street food. Duck farming is practiced across the Philippines, especially in Laguna and Pateros, which is renowned for its balut production.
Examples
" May itik sa bukid. "
Natural Translation
There are ducks in the field.
Literal Translation
Has duck in-the field.
" Pinalaki ng lola ang mga itik sa kanilang bakuran. "
Natural Translation
Grandma raised ducks in their backyard.
Literal Translation
Raised the grandmother the ducks in-the their backyard.
" Tuwing umaga, inaakay ng lolo ang mga itik papunta sa ilog upang doon sila makapaglangoy at kumain. "
Natural Translation
Every morning, grandpa leads the ducks to the river so they can swim and eat there.
Literal Translation
Every morning, leads the grandfather the ducks toward to-the river so there they can-swim and eat.
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