marang
maráng with stress marks
tropical fruit tree
Usage Note
Marang refers to the marang tree and its fruit, native to Mindanao, Palawan, and Borneo, known for its sweet custard-like flesh and strong aroma. It is considered a delicacy in Mindanao and is not widely available in Luzon, giving it a regional and somewhat exotic quality.
Examples
" Masarap ang marang. "
Natural Translation
The marang is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the marang.
" Napakatamis ng bunga ng marang na binili namin kahapon. "
Natural Translation
The fruit of the marang we bought yesterday is very sweet.
Literal Translation
Very-sweet the fruit of-the marang that bought we yesterday.
" Tuwing umuuwi ako sa Mindanao, laging may marang na inihahanda ang aking mga kamag-anak bilang pasalubong. "
Natural Translation
Whenever I go home to Mindanao, my relatives always prepare some marang as a welcome treat.
Literal Translation
Every go-home I to Mindanao, always have marang that prepare the my relatives as homecoming-gift.
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