From root: kamote
Usage Note
Kamoteng-kahoy is the Tagalog term for cassava, which is a common alternative carbohydrate source to rice. It is frequently used to make desserts like cassava cake.
Examples
" Masarap ang kamoteng-kahoy. "
Natural Translation
Cassava is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the cassava.
" Masarap na meryenda ang kamoteng-kahoy. "
Natural Translation
Cassava is a delicious snack.
Literal Translation
Delicious snack the cassava.
" Noong panahon ng kagipitan, kamoteng-kahoy ang kinakain naming kapalit ng kanin. "
Natural Translation
During hard times, cassava was what we ate as a substitute for rice.
Literal Translation
During time of hardship, cassava the eaten by-us substitute of rice.
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