kundol
kundól with stress marks
winter melon
Usage Note
Kundol is the wax gourd or winter melon, a common vegetable in Filipino cooking valued for its mild flavor and ability to absorb the taste of broth in soups and stews. It is widely available in local markets and frequently used in dishes like sinigang.
Examples
" Mahilig ako sa kundol. "
Natural Translation
I like winter melon.
Literal Translation
Fond I of winter-melon.
" Masarap ang sinigang na may kundol. "
Natural Translation
Sinigang with winter melon is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the sinigang with winter-melon.
" Hinihintay kong maluto nang husto ang kundol bago ko ihain ang tinolang manok sa mga bisita. "
Natural Translation
I'm waiting for the winter melon to cook thoroughly before I serve the chicken tinola to the guests.
Literal Translation
Waiting I-that cook thoroughly the winter-melon before I serve the tinola-chicken to the guests.
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