Usage Note
Karit refers to the curved blade used for harvesting rice and cutting grass or sugarcane. It is a staple tool in rural Filipino farming communities and remains widely recognizable even among urban Filipinos.
Examples
" Matalim ang karit ng tatay. "
Natural Translation
Father's sickle is sharp.
Literal Translation
Sharp the sickle of father.
" Ginamit ng magsasaka ang karit para anihin ang palay. "
Natural Translation
The farmer used the sickle to harvest the rice.
Literal Translation
Used by-the farmer the sickle to harvest the rice.
" Maaga pang gumising ang mga magsasaka upang gamitin ang kanilang karit sa pag-ani bago tumindi ang init ng araw. "
Natural Translation
The farmers wake up early to use their sickles for harvesting before the heat of the sun grows intense.
Literal Translation
Early still wake the farmers to use the their sickle in-the harvesting before intensify the heat of sun.
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