rambutan
rambután with stress marks
tropical spiked fruit
Usage Note
Rambutan takes its name from the Malay word for hair, referring to the fruit's distinctive spiky red skin. It is widely grown and loved in the Philippines, especially in Mindanao, and is similar to lychee in flavor and texture, sold abundantly in local markets during harvest season.
Examples
" Masarap ang rambutan. "
Natural Translation
Rambutan is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the rambutan.
" Binili niya ang isang kilo ng rambutan sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
He/She bought a kilo of rambutan at the market.
Literal Translation
Bought he/she the one kilo of rambutan at-the market.
" Tuwing tag-ani, namamasyal kami sa Mindanao upang bumili ng sariwang rambutan na mas mura kaysa sa Maynila. "
Natural Translation
Every harvest season, we travel to Mindanao to buy fresh rambutan that is cheaper than in Manila.
Literal Translation
Every harvest-season, travel we to Mindanao to buy of fresh rambutan that more cheap than in Manila.
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