From root: kilo
Usage Note
Sangkilo is a contracted form of isang kilo commonly used in casual market transactions.
Examples
" Bumili ako ng sangkilong bigas. "
Natural Translation
I bought one kilogram of rice.
Literal Translation
Bought I of one-kilo rice.
" Kailangan ko ng sangkilo na asukal. "
Natural Translation
I need one kilogram of sugar.
Literal Translation
Need I of one-kilo of sugar.
" Sabi ng tindera, sapat na ang sangkilong karne para sa adobo namin kung kakaunti lang ang kakain sa hapunan mamaya. "
Natural Translation
The vendor said one kilogram of meat is enough for our adobo if only a few people will eat at dinner later.
Literal Translation
Said by-the vendor, enough already the one-kilo meat for the adobo our if few only the will-eat at dinner later.
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