How to Say “Keys Cow” in Filipino

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susi baka
/ˈsusiʔ ˈbaka/word by word
The phrase susi baka is the Filipino translation for keys cow.
This is a literal combination of the words for a locking device and a bovine animal.

How do you pronounce it?

/ˈsusiʔ ˈbaka/

Did you know?

  • There is a secondary theory that susi is related to the Sanskrit word 'śuci', which means 'pure'.
  • While baka means 'cow' in Filipino, it is also used as a common word meaning 'maybe'.

Example conversation

Christina and Juan are looking for a strange object.

  1. Christina

    Juan, nakita mo ba ang susi baka?
    Juan, did you see the keys cow?
  2. Juan

    Hindi ko pa nakikita, Christina.
    I haven't seen it yet, Christina.
  3. Christina

    Kailangan ko ang susi baka ngayon.
    I need the keys cow now.
  4. Juan

    Hahanapin ko ito para sa iyo.
    I will look for it for you.

Sources

  • IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (susi, baka) and can differ in connected speech.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries baka, susi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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