Usage Note
Karneng usa combines karne (meat) and usa (deer) for venison. It is uncommon in mainstream Filipino cuisine and is associated with hunting communities in mountainous or forested regions, occasionally appearing at game feasts or specialty restaurants.
Examples
" Masarap ang karneng usa. "
Natural Translation
Venison is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the venison.
" Natikman niya ang karneng usa nang bisitahin ang bundok. "
Natural Translation
He/She tasted venison when he/she visited the mountains.
Literal Translation
Tasted he/she the venison when visited the mountain.
" Tuwing tag-ulan, naghahanda ang mga mangangaso ng karneng usa na niluluto nila sa apoy sa loob ng kubo. "
Natural Translation
Every rainy season, the hunters prepare venison that they cook over a fire inside the hut.
Literal Translation
Every rainy-season, prepare the hunters of venison that cook-by them in fire inside of-the hut.
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