dalanghita
dalanghíta with stress marks
tangerine orange
Usage Note
Dalanghita refers to a small, sweet mandarin-type citrus grown in the Philippines. It is closely related to the dalandan but generally sweeter and easier to peel. Often given as a gift during the holiday season, it is associated with celebrations and good fortune in Filipino culture.
Examples
" Gusto ko ng dalanghita. "
Natural Translation
I want a tangerine.
Literal Translation
Want I a tangerine.
" Matamis ang hinog na dalanghita. "
Natural Translation
The ripe tangerine is sweet.
Literal Translation
Sweet the ripe that tangerine.
" Tuwing Pasko, nagdadala ang lola ko ng isang basket ng dalanghita para sa lahat ng apo niya. "
Natural Translation
Every Christmas, my grandmother brings a basket of tangerines for all her grandchildren.
Literal Translation
Every Christmas, brings the grandmother my a basket of tangerine for all the grandchildren her.
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