kaing
káing with stress marks
big basket
Usage Note
Kaing refers to a large woven basket typically made from bamboo or rattan, used in Philippine agricultural settings to carry and store harvested crops such as vegetables, fish, or rice. It is a common sight in local markets and farms and represents traditional Filipino craft and rural livelihood. The size distinguishes it from the smaller 'bayong' or 'basket.'
Examples
" Bumili ako ng isang kaing na mangga. "
Natural Translation
I bought a big basket of mangoes.
Literal Translation
Bought I one big-basket of mango.
" Puno ang kaing ng prutas na mula sa bukid. "
Natural Translation
The big basket is full of fruit from the farm.
Literal Translation
Full the big-basket of fruit from the farm.
" Bawat umaga, dala-dala ng mga mangingisda ang kanilang kaing na puno ng sariwang isda papunta sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
Every morning, the fishermen carry their big baskets full of fresh fish to the market.
Literal Translation
Every morning, carry of-the fishermen the their big-basket that full of fresh fish going to-the market.
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