talakitok
talakítok with stress marks
bigeye trevally fish
Usage Note
Talakitok (Caranx sexfasciatus) is a popular saltwater fish prized for its firm, flavorful flesh. It is sold fresh in wet markets across the Philippines and is commonly cooked as inihaw (grilled), sinigang, or paksiw. Fisherfolk and coastal communities are most familiar with the name, though it is recognized nationally.
Examples
" Masarap ang inihaw na talakitok. "
Natural Translation
The grilled bigeye trevally is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the grilled bigeye-trevally.
" Bumili si nanay ng talakitok sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
Mother bought bigeye trevally fish at the market.
Literal Translation
Bought mother of bigeye-trevally at market.
" Tuwing umaga, sariwang talakitok ang inilalako ng mga mangingisda na kararating pa lang mula sa dagat. "
Natural Translation
Every morning, the fishermen who have just returned from the sea peddle fresh bigeye trevally.
Literal Translation
Every morning, fresh bigeye-trevally the peddle of [plural] fisherman who just-arrived only from the sea.
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