okra
ókra with stress marks
okra (vegetable)
Usage Note
Okra is adapted from English 'okra' (ultimately of West African origin) and is a popular vegetable in Filipino cuisine, often added to sinigang and pinakbet. It is known for its slimy texture when cooked, which many Filipinos enjoy as it thickens soups and stews.
Examples
" Masarap ang okra sa sinigang. "
Natural Translation
Okra is delicious in sinigang.
Literal Translation
Delicious the okra in sinigang.
" Maraming okra ang tanim nila sa likod-bahay. "
Natural Translation
They planted a lot of okra in the backyard.
Literal Translation
Many okra the planted they in backyard.
" Bagaman madulas ang okra kapag niluto, ito ang paborito kong gulay dahil mabilis itong lutuin at masustansya. "
Natural Translation
Although okra is slimy when cooked, it's my favorite vegetable because it's quick to cook and nutritious.
Literal Translation
Although slimy the okra when cooked, this the favorite my-link vegetable because quick this-link to-cook and nutritious.
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