Usage Note
Karneng baboy combines karne (from Spanish carne, meat) and baboy (pig) to name the most widely consumed meat in the Philippines. It features prominently in celebrations, street food, and everyday cooking, from lechon to adobo.
Examples
" Masarap ang karneng baboy. "
Natural Translation
Pork is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the pork.
" Maraming karneng baboy sa palengke ngayon. "
Natural Translation
There is a lot of pork at the market today.
Literal Translation
Many pork at-the market today.
" Tuwing may pista sa amin, laging may inihaw na karneng baboy na nakahain sa mahabang mesa. "
Natural Translation
Whenever there's a fiesta in our town, there's always grilled pork served on the long table.
Literal Translation
Every-time has fiesta in ours, always has grilled that pork that served on long table.
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