atsara
atsára with stress marks
pickled green papaya
Usage Note
Atsara is a popular Filipino condiment made from shredded unripe papaya pickled in vinegar, sugar, and spices. Often served alongside grilled or fried dishes such as lechon, longganisa, and inasal, its etymology traces to the Malay word acar via Indian influence on trade routes.
Examples
" Masarap ang atsara sa litson. "
Natural Translation
Pickled green papaya is delicious with lechon.
Literal Translation
Delicious the pickled-papaya with lechon.
" Bumili ako ng atsara. "
Natural Translation
I bought pickled green papaya.
Literal Translation
Bought I of pickled-papaya.
" Tuwing pista, gumagawa ang lola ko ng sariling atsara na inihahain niya kasama ng inihaw na manok at kanin. "
Natural Translation
Every fiesta, my grandmother makes her own pickled green papaya, which she serves with grilled chicken and rice.
Literal Translation
Every fiesta, makes the grandmother my of own pickled-papaya that serves she with grilled chicken and rice.
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