kanduli
kandulì with stress marks
salmon catfish
Usage Note
Kanduli (Arius manillensis) is a Philippine catfish found in estuaries, rivers, and coastal waters. It is a prized food fish in Filipino cuisine, valued for its firm white flesh and mild flavor. It is commonly prepared as sinigang, paksiw, or inihaw, and is a regular item in public markets near coastal and riverine areas.
Examples
" Masarap ang pritong kanduli. "
Natural Translation
Fried catfish is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the fried catfish.
" Masarap ang sinigang na kanduli na may kamatis at sampalok. "
Natural Translation
Kanduli sinigang with tomatoes and tamarind is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the sinigang of-the kanduli with tomatoes and tamarind.
" Maaga kaming pumunta sa palengke malapit sa ilog dahil doon lang nakakabili ng sariwang kanduli na bagong huli pa lamang. "
Natural Translation
We went early to the market near the river because that's the only place to buy fresh catfish that was just caught.
Literal Translation
Early we went to-the market near to-the river because there only able-to-buy of fresh catfish that newly caught still only.
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