lambanog
lambánog with stress marks
wine made from coconut/palm juice
Usage Note
Lambanog is a traditional Filipino distilled spirit made from coconut or nipa palm sap, originating in the Quezon province area. It can reach 40–45% alcohol by volume. Once primarily a rural home-brew, lambanog has been commercially bottled and is now marketed as a heritage spirit, sometimes flavoured with fruits.
Examples
" Matapang ang lambanog. "
Natural Translation
Lambanog is strong.
Literal Translation
Strong the lambanog.
" Uminom siya ng lambanog. "
Natural Translation
He drank lambanog.
Literal Translation
Drank he of lambanog.
" Tuwing pista sa Quezon, naghahanda ang mga matatanda ng lambanog na ginawa mula sa katas ng niyog. "
Natural Translation
During fiestas in Quezon, the elders prepare lambanog made from the sap of coconut.
Literal Translation
Every fiesta in Quezon, prepare the elders of lambanog that made from sap of coconut.
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