sayote
sayóte with stress marks
chayote vegetable
Usage Note
Sayote is a mild, green, pear-shaped vegetable commonly used in Filipino soups and stews such as tinola and nilaga. It is prized for its tender texture and ability to absorb the flavors of the broth. It is one of the most affordable and widely available vegetables in Philippine markets.
Examples
" Bumili ako ng sayote. "
Natural Translation
I bought chayote.
Literal Translation
Bought I of chayote.
" Masarap ang sayote kapag hinalo sa ulam. "
Natural Translation
The chayote is delicious when mixed in the dish.
Literal Translation
Delicious the chayote when mixed in dish.
" Kapag mura ang sayote sa palengke, marami akong binibili para isama sa tinola tuwing umaga. "
Natural Translation
When chayote is cheap at the market, I buy a lot to add to the tinola every morning.
Literal Translation
When cheap the chayote at market, many I buy so-as-to include in tinola every morning.
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