organiko
orgániko with stress marks
organic
Usage Note
Organiko is borrowed from English 'organic' and is widely used in food marketing, agriculture, and scientific contexts. Demand for organikong pagkain has grown with urbanization and rising health consciousness among the Philippine middle class.
Examples
" Organiko ang gulay na ito. "
Natural Translation
This vegetable is organic.
Literal Translation
Organic the vegetable this.
" Bumili kami ng mga gulay na organiko sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
We bought organic vegetables at the market.
Literal Translation
Bought we of vegetables organic in market.
" Mas mahal man ang mga organikong gulay, pinipili pa rin ng ilang pamilya ang mga ito dahil wala raw nakakapinsalang kemikal. "
Natural Translation
Even though organic vegetables are more expensive, some families still choose them because they reportedly contain no harmful chemicals.
Literal Translation
More expensive although the organic vegetables, choose still of some families the these because none reportedly harmful chemical.
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