From root: kalamansi
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagkalamansi
nag-ka-la-man-SI
used or added kalamansi
Present (Incomplete)
nagkakalamansi
nag-ka-ka-la-man-SI
using or adding kalamansi
Future (Contemplated)
magkakalamansi
mag-ka-ka-la-man-SI
will use or add kalamansi
Usage Note
Magkalamansi is used when one intends to squeeze or add kalamansi juice to food or drinks, often as a souring agent or condiment during a meal. It is a common action when eating dishes like pancit, lugaw, or grilled meats to enhance the flavor.
Examples
" Magkalamansi ka sa pancit. "
Natural Translation
Add kalamansi to the pancit.
Literal Translation
Add-kalamansi you to pancit.
" Magkalamansi tayo sa tubig. "
Natural Translation
Add kalamansi to the water.
Literal Translation
Use kalamansi in water.
" Kapag gusto mong maasim ang lasa, magkalamansi ka sa lugaw mo bago mo ito kainin. "
Natural Translation
If you want a sour taste, squeeze some kalamansi into your rice porridge before you eat it.
Literal Translation
When want you sour the taste, add-kalamansi you to porridge your before you it eat.
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