tilapya
tilapyá with stress marks
tilapia fish
Usage Note
Tilapya is one of the most widely consumed freshwater fish in the Philippines, introduced as a food-security solution and now a staple of everyday Filipino cooking. It is affordable, widely available, and commonly prepared by frying, grilling, or adding to sinigang.
Examples
" Pinirito niya ang tilapya. "
Natural Translation
She fried the tilapia.
Literal Translation
Fried she the tilapia.
" Bumili siya ng tilapya sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
He/She bought tilapia fish at the market.
Literal Translation
Bought he/she of tilapia fish at market.
" Sariwa pa ang tilapyang binili namin sa palengke kaya napakasarap nang iprito ito para sa hapunan. "
Natural Translation
The tilapia we bought at the market was still fresh, so it was very delicious when fried for dinner.
Literal Translation
Fresh still the tilapia bought we at market so very-delicious when fry it for the dinner.
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