Meat in Tagalog

“Meat” in Tagalog is “Karne.” This essential word refers to animal flesh used as food and is fundamental in Filipino cuisine. Understanding its various forms, synonyms, and usage will help you navigate conversations about food, cooking, and dining in the Philippines.

[Words] = Meat

[Definition]

• Meat /miːt/
• Noun: The flesh of an animal, typically a mammal or bird, as food (excluding fish).
• Noun: The edible part of something, such as a nut or fruit.
• Noun: The essence or most important part of something.

[Synonyms] = Karne, Laman, Lamang-loob (innards/offal), Karneng hayop

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: I prefer to buy fresh meat from the local market every morning.
• Ex1_PH: Mas gusto kong bumili ng sariwang karne mula sa lokal na palengke tuwing umaga.
• Ex2_EN: The restaurant serves various types of meat including beef, pork, and chicken.
• Ex2_PH: Ang restaurant ay naghahain ng iba’t ibang uri ng karne kabilang ang baka, baboy, at manok.
• Ex3_EN: Vegetarians do not eat meat or fish.
• Ex3_PH: Ang mga vegetarian ay hindi kumakain ng karne o isda.
• Ex4_EN: The meat needs to be cooked thoroughly to ensure it’s safe to eat.
• Ex4_PH: Ang karne ay kailangang lutuin nang husto upang masiguro na ligtas kainin.
• Ex5_EN: Red meat should be consumed in moderation for a healthy diet.
• Ex5_PH: Ang pulang karne ay dapat kainin nang katamtaman para sa malusog na diyeta.