Usage Note
Karne norte takes its name from the Spanish phrase meaning 'northern meat', historically referring to canned corned beef imported from the north. It is one of the most popular pantry staples in Filipino households, typically fried with onions, garlic, and potatoes for a quick and satisfying meal.
Examples
" Masarap ang karne norte. "
Natural Translation
Corned beef is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the corned-beef.
" Pinirito niya ang karne norte para sa almusal. "
Natural Translation
He/She fried the corned beef for breakfast.
Literal Translation
Fried he/she the corned-beef for breakfast.
" Kapag walang ulam sa bahay, lagi na lang kaming kumakain ng karne norte na may patatas at sibuyas. "
Natural Translation
Whenever there's no viand at home, we always end up eating corned beef with potatoes and onions.
Literal Translation
When none viand in house, always just we eating of corned-beef that with potatoes and onions.
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