supa
súpa with stress marks
bamboo drinking vessel for animals
Usage Note
Supa refers to a simple water trough or drinking container — traditionally made from split bamboo — placed out for livestock or poultry. It is primarily agricultural vocabulary and most commonly heard in rural and farming communities. Its usage reflects the close relationship between traditional farming life and bamboo as a versatile material.
Examples
" Walang tubig ang supa. "
Natural Translation
The animal trough has no water.
Literal Translation
No water the animal-trough.
" Uminom ang hayop sa supa. "
Natural Translation
The animal drank from the bamboo drinking vessel.
Literal Translation
Drank the animal in bamboo drinking vessel.
" Tuwing umaga, nilalagyan ng magsasaka ng sariwang tubig ang supa upang makainom ang kanyang mga manok at baboy. "
Natural Translation
Every morning, the farmer fills the animal trough with fresh water so his chickens and pigs can drink.
Literal Translation
Every morning, fills by farmer of fresh water the animal-trough so can-drink the his chickens and pigs.
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