lapa
lapâ with stress marks
butchering; to butcher
Usage Note
Lapa refers specifically to the act of splitting open and gutting an animal for consumption. It is a practical term used in the context of food preparation — particularly for fish, pigs, and goats — and is common in rural and market settings during fiestas.
Examples
" Tapos na ang lapa ng baboy. "
Natural Translation
The butchering of the pig is finished.
Literal Translation
Finished already the butchering of pig.
" Tapos na ang lapa ng baka. "
Natural Translation
The butchering of the cow is finished.
Literal Translation
Finished already the butchering of cow.
" Tuwing may pista sa nayon, maaga pang nagsisimula ang lapa ng baka upang sapat ang karne para sa lahat ng bisita. "
Natural Translation
Whenever there is a fiesta in the village, the butchering of the cow starts very early so there is enough meat for all the guests.
Literal Translation
Every-time has fiesta in-the village, early still starting the butchering of cow so-that enough the meat for the all of guests.
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