naranghita
naranghíta with stress marks
tangerine orange; green citrus
Usage Note
Naranghita is a small citrus fruit native to the Philippines, similar to a tangerine but often still green when ripe, and distinct from the larger dalandan. The name is believed to be a native adaptation of the Spanish naranjita, and the fruit is used in local cooking, juicing, and folk medicine.
Examples
" Matamis ang naranghita. "
Natural Translation
The tangerine is sweet.
Literal Translation
Sweet the tangerine.
" Masarap at matamis ang katas ng sariwang naranghita. "
Natural Translation
The juice of the fresh tangerine is delicious and sweet.
Literal Translation
Delicious and sweet the juice of fresh tangerine.
" Bukod sa ginagawang juice, ginagamit din ng aking lola ang naranghita bilang gamot kapag may sipon kami sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
Aside from being made into juice, my grandmother also uses tangerine as medicine whenever we have colds at home.
Literal Translation
Aside from made-into juice, used also of my grandmother the tangerine as medicine when have cold we at house.
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