EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
full of roe; gravid (for fish)...
toilet bowl...
being elected...
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FIL: Tumutukoy sa isda o alimango na nagtataglay ng maraming bihay o itlog.
EN: full of roe; gravid (for fish)
The adjective you use to describe the VIP fish at the market. "Aling Nena, 'yung bangus na bihayin ha!" It's the fish equivalent of being "buntis" (pregnant) and is a promise of a delicious, savory meal.
From "bihay" (roe) + "-in" suffix.
ROOT MEANING: roe; fish eggs
Used specifically for fish and crustaceans.
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🇵🇭 Mas mahal ang isdang bihayin kaysa sa karaniwan.
🇺🇸 A fish that is full of roe is more expensive than a regular one.
🇵🇭 Pumili ka ng alimasag na bihayin para mas malinamnam.
🇺🇸 Choose a crab that is full of roe so it's more flavorful.
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.