talaba
talabâ with stress marks
oyster
Usage Note
Talaba are widely farmed and eaten in the Philippines, particularly in coastal areas like Cavite, which is famous for its oyster beds. They are eaten raw with vinegar and chili (the most common street-food style), grilled, or cooked in dishes. Talaba farming is an important livelihood for many coastal communities.
Examples
" Kumain kami ng talaba. "
Natural Translation
We ate oysters.
Literal Translation
Ate we of oyster.
" Masarap kumain ng sariwang talaba. "
Natural Translation
It is delicious to eat fresh oyster.
Literal Translation
Delicious to eat of fresh oyster.
" Sa Cavite, marami kaming nakitang sariwang talaba na kinakain nang hilaw kasama ng suka at sili. "
Natural Translation
In Cavite, we saw a lot of fresh oysters that are eaten raw together with vinegar and chili.
Literal Translation
In Cavite, many we saw fresh oyster that eaten raw together-with of vinegar and chili.
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