Usage Note
Taho is a beloved Filipino snack made of fresh silken tofu, served warm with sweet arnibal syrup and sago pearls. It is typically sold in the early morning by roaming vendors who carry two large buckets on a wooden yoke over their shoulders.
Examples
" Mainit ang taho. "
Natural Translation
The taho is hot.
Literal Translation
Hot the taho.
" Bumibili ako ng taho tuwing umaga. "
Natural Translation
I buy taho every morning.
Literal Translation
Buying I of silken tofu every morning.
" Tuwing umaga, naghihintay ako sa tindero ng taho para makabili bago siya makarating sa kabilang kanto. "
Natural Translation
Every morning, I wait for the taho vendor so I can buy some before he reaches the other corner.
Literal Translation
Every morning, waiting I for vendor of taho so can-buy before he reach in other corner.
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