From root: kalamansi
Usage Note
Pangkalamansi describes an object or tool intended for use with this fruit, such as a specialized squeezer or a small dipping saucer.
Examples
" Pangkalamansi ang maliit na sisidlan. "
Natural Translation
The small container is for calamansi.
Literal Translation
For-calamansi the small container.
" Ito ang lalagyan na pangkalamansi. "
Natural Translation
This is the container for calamansi.
Literal Translation
This the container that is for-calamansi.
" Hinanap ko ang pampigang pangkalamansi dahil gusto kong lagyan ng katas ang sawsawan bago kumain. "
Natural Translation
I looked for the calamansi squeezer because I wanted to add juice to the dipping sauce before eating.
Literal Translation
Looked-for I the squeezer that-for-calamansi because want I-to put of juice the dipping-sauce before eat.
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