Usage Note
Karpa is a Spanish loanword for the freshwater carp fish. It is raised in fish ponds and eaten in various preparations, and is particularly associated with rural and inland fishing communities across the Philippines.
Examples
" May karpa sa lawa. "
Natural Translation
There is carp in the lake.
Literal Translation
Have carp in-the lake.
" Pinalaki nila ang karpa sa kanilang lawa. "
Natural Translation
They raised carp in their pond.
Literal Translation
Raised they the carp in their pond.
" Bago dumating ang taglamig, inaani ng mga mangingisda ang karpa na pinalaki nila sa malalaking palaisdaan. "
Natural Translation
Before winter arrives, the fishermen harvest the carp they raised in the large fish ponds.
Literal Translation
Before arrive the winter, harvesting by-the fishermen the carp that raised they in big fish-ponds.
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