tiklis
tiklís with stress marks
wide-mouthed big wicker basket
Usage Note
Tiklis is a traditional wide-mouthed woven basket made from bamboo or rattan, used for carrying and storing produce, fish, and other goods. It remains in everyday use in rural markets and fishing communities across the Philippines.
Examples
" Mabigat ang tiklis. "
Natural Translation
The basket is heavy.
Literal Translation
Heavy the basket.
" Puno ng prutas ang tiklis. "
Natural Translation
The wide-mouthed basket is full of fruits.
Literal Translation
Full of fruits the wide-mouthed basket.
" Bitbit ng magtitinda ang malaking tiklis na puno ng gulay habang dahan-dahan siyang naglakad papunta sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
The vendor carried a large basket full of vegetables as she walked slowly toward the market.
Literal Translation
Carried by-the vendor the big basket that full of vegetables while slowly she walked going to market.
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