kalamansi
kalamansî with stress marks
Philippine lime
Usage Note
Kalamansi is a staple citrus fruit in Filipino kitchens, commonly used for making juice or as a souring agent in dipping sauces and noodle dishes like pancit. It is essential for adding a bright, acidic flavor to many traditional Filipino meals.
Examples
" Pigaan mo ng kalamansi. "
Natural Translation
Squeeze some lime on it.
Literal Translation
Squeeze you of lime.
" Pigaan mo ng kalamansi ang pansit. "
Natural Translation
Squeeze some lime on the noodles.
Literal Translation
Squeeze you of lime the noodles.
" Kapag may sipon ka, uminom ng mainit na tubig na may kalamansi at pulot para gumaan ang pakiramdam mo. "
Natural Translation
When you have a cold, drink warm water with lime and honey so you feel better.
Literal Translation
When have cold you, drink of warm water that with lime and honey so lighten the feeling your.
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