Usage Note
Karne is the general term for meat and is commonly specified by adding the animal source, such as 'karne ng baboy' (pork) or 'karne ng baka' (beef). In daily life and at local markets, Filipinos often use the name of the animal alone to refer to its meat.
Examples
" Masarap ang karne. "
Natural Translation
The meat is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the meat.
" Bumili siya ng karne sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
She bought meat at the market.
Literal Translation
Bought he/she of meat at market.
" Inihaw namin ang karne sa baga hanggang sa lumabas ang malinamnam na usok na pumukaw sa gana ng lahat. "
Natural Translation
We grilled the meat over the embers until a savory smoke rose that whetted everyone's appetite.
Literal Translation
Grilled we the meat over embers until came-out the savory that smoke that-stirred the appetite of all.
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