From root: kalamansi
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
kinalamansian
ki-na-la-man-si-AN
put calamansi on
Present (Incomplete)
kinakalamansian
ki-na-ka-la-man-si-AN
putting calamansi on
Future (Contemplated)
kakalamansian
ka-ka-la-man-si-AN
will put calamansi on
Usage Note
Kalamansian is used when adding calamansi juice to a dish, such as noodles or a dipping sauce, to enhance flavor. It is a common instruction given during meal preparation or while dining to adjust the tartness of a meal.
Examples
" Kalamansian mo ang pansit. "
Natural Translation
Put calamansi on the noodles.
Literal Translation
Put-calamansi-on you the noodles.
" Ayaw ko'ng kalamansian ang isda. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to put calamansi on the fish.
Literal Translation
Dislike I-put-calamansi-on the fish.
" Mas masarap ang inihaw na isda kapag kinalamansian mo ito at sinabayan ng konting toyo at sili. "
Natural Translation
Grilled fish tastes better when you put calamansi on it and pair it with a little soy sauce and chili.
Literal Translation
More delicious the grilled [ligature] fish when put-calamansi-on you it and paired of little soy-sauce and chili.
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