Usage Note
Sako, borrowed from Spanish saco, refers to a large burlap or woven bag used for storing and transporting bulk goods such as rice, sugar, and cement. It is one of the most common packaging units in Philippine markets — rice is typically sold by the sako (50 kg bag).
Examples
" Mabigat ang sakong ito. "
Natural Translation
This sack is heavy.
Literal Translation
Heavy the sack this.
" Mabigat ang sako ng bigas. "
Natural Translation
The sack of rice is heavy.
Literal Translation
Heavy the sack of rice.
" Isa-isa niyang binuhat ang mga sako ng bigas papunta sa trak kahit pawisan na siya. "
Natural Translation
One by one he carried the sacks of rice to the truck even though he was already sweating.
Literal Translation
One-by-one he carried the sacks of rice going-to the truck even-if sweaty already he.
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