dalandan
dalandán with stress marks
native Philippine citrus fruit
Usage Note
Dalandan is a native Philippine citrus similar to a mandarin orange but greener in color and more acidic, valued for its juice and used in Filipino cooking and drinks. It is distinct from the imported naranha (orange) and strongly associated with local flavor and traditional remedies for colds.
Examples
" Maasim ang dalandan. "
Natural Translation
The dalandan is sour.
Literal Translation
Sour the dalandan.
" Masarap ang juice ng dalandan pag malamig. "
Natural Translation
Dalandan juice is great when it's cold.
Literal Translation
Delicious the juice of-dalandan when cold.
" Kapag sinisipon ang lola ko, umiinom siya ng mainit na katas ng dalandan bilang lunas. "
Natural Translation
Whenever my grandmother catches a cold, she drinks warm dalandan juice as a remedy.
Literal Translation
When having-cold the grandmother my, drinks she of warm juice of dalandan as remedy.
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