Usage Note
Litsiyas is a loanword from Chinese (荔枝, lìzhī) for the lychee fruit, sold in Filipino markets especially during summer. It is often eaten fresh or used in fruit salads and desserts, reflecting the significant Chinese influence on Filipino food culture and vocabulary.
Examples
" Bumili ako ng litsiyas. "
Natural Translation
I bought lychee.
Literal Translation
Bought I of lychee.
" Masarap ang litsiyas. "
Natural Translation
The lychee is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the lychee.
" Tuwing tag-init, dinarayo ng mga tao ang palengke upang bumili ng sariwang litsiyas mula sa hilaga. "
Natural Translation
Every summer, people flock to the market to buy fresh lychee from the north.
Literal Translation
Every summer, is-flocked-to by the people the market in-order-to buy of fresh lychee from the north.
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