Usage Note
Langka (jackfruit) is one of the largest tree fruits in the world and a staple in Filipino cuisine. Ripe langka is eaten fresh or used in desserts like 'halo-halo'; unripe langka ('batwan') is used as a meat substitute in savoury dishes like 'ginataang langka'. The fruit's distinctive sweet aroma is immediately recognisable in Filipino markets.
Examples
" Mabango ang langka. "
Natural Translation
The jackfruit smells good.
Literal Translation
Fragrant the jackfruit.
" Matamis ang langka. "
Natural Translation
The jackfruit is sweet.
Literal Translation
Sweet the jackfruit.
" Kapag hinog na ang langka sa likod-bahay, inilalagay namin ito sa halo-halo o kinakain agad habang sariwa pa. "
Natural Translation
When the jackfruit in the backyard is ripe, we put it in halo-halo or eat it right away while it is still fresh.
Literal Translation
When ripe already the jackfruit at back-house, put we it in halo-halo or eat immediately while fresh still.
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