EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
mackerel scad...
by tens; in groups of ten...
to ask to lean on; to let oneself lean...
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
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FIL: Isang uri ng isda (Siyentipikong pangalan: Decapterus macarellus) na kahawig ng galunggong, karaniwang nahuhuli sa mga karagatan ng Pilipinas.
EN: mackerel scad
A fish that's part of the 'GG' (Galunggong) family. You'll see this in the palengke, chilling on ice next to its cousins, the galunggong and matambaka. It's an everyday fish, perfect for a simple 'prito' (fried) or 'paksiw' (stewed in vinegar) kind of meal. Not as famous as GG, but still a staple.
The name might be related to its nature of staying far ("layo") or schooling behavior.
ROOT MEANING: distance
Primarily used in markets and kitchens.
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🇵🇭 Mas mura ang layu-layo kaysa sa galunggong ngayon.
🇺🇸 The mackerel scad is cheaper than the round scad today.
🇵🇭 Nag-uwi si nanay ng isang kilong sariwang layu-layo mula sa palengke.
🇺🇸 Mom brought home a kilo of fresh mackerel scad from the market.
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.