kakaw
kákaw with stress marks
cacao tree
Usage Note
Kakaw is the Philippine word for the cacao tree and its seeds, from which chocolate is made. Cacao cultivation has a long history in the Philippines, particularly in Davao, Batangas, and Bohol, which produce some of the world's finest single-origin cacao. Philippine tablea — ground cacao tablets used to make hot chocolate — is central to the traditional breakfast across the country.
Examples
" Galing sa kakaw ang tsokolate. "
Natural Translation
Chocolate comes from cacao.
Literal Translation
From cacao the chocolate.
" Sikat ang Pilipinas sa mataas na kalidad ng kakaw. "
Natural Translation
The Philippines is known for its high-quality cacao.
Literal Translation
Famous the Philippines in high quality of cacao.
" Sa Davao, marami pang magsasaka ang nagtatanim ng kakaw na ginagawang tablea para sa tradisyonal na tsokolate sa umaga. "
Natural Translation
In Davao, many farmers still grow cacao that is made into tablea for the traditional morning hot chocolate.
Literal Translation
In Davao, many still farmers the planting of cacao that made-into tablea for the traditional chocolate in morning.
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