Usage Note
Lapay is the anatomical term for the pancreas. It is used both in medical contexts and in everyday conversation about animal innards when cooking. Pig pancreas is an ingredient in some traditional Filipino dishes.
Examples
" Masakit ang lapay ko. "
Natural Translation
My pancreas hurts.
Literal Translation
Painful the pancreas my.
" Masakit ang kanyang lapay. "
Natural Translation
His pancreas hurts.
Literal Translation
Painful the his pancreas.
" Sinabi ng doktor na dapat bawasan ang matatamis na pagkain upang manatiling malusog ang lapay. "
Natural Translation
The doctor said that sweet foods should be reduced to keep the pancreas healthy.
Literal Translation
Said by-the doctor that should reduce the sweet foods so-that remain healthy the pancreas.
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