Usage Note
Mangga is the national fruit of the Philippines and is enjoyed both fully ripe and sweet or green and sour. Green mangoes are a beloved pairing with bagoong, fermented shrimp paste, making one of the country's most iconic street snacks.
Examples
" Ang tamis ng manggang ito. "
Natural Translation
This mango is so sweet.
Literal Translation
The sweetness of mango this.
" Ang mangga ay hinog. "
Natural Translation
The mango is ripe.
Literal Translation
The mango is ripe.
" Mas gusto ng tatay ko ang hilaw na mangga na sinasawsaw sa bagoong kaysa sa hinog na matamis. "
Natural Translation
My dad prefers green mango dipped in shrimp paste over the sweet ripe one.
Literal Translation
More likes of father my the green mango that dipped in shrimp-paste than in ripe sweet.
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