Usage Note
Suha is one of the largest citrus fruits and is widely grown in the Philippines, especially associated with the Christmas season when it is peeled and shared as a snack. Its thick skin is sometimes used in folk remedies or candied as a sweet treat.
Examples
" Matamis ang suha. "
Natural Translation
The pomelo is sweet.
Literal Translation
Sweet the pomelo.
" Matamis ang suha na galing sa Davao. "
Natural Translation
The pomelo fruit from Davao is sweet.
Literal Translation
Sweet the pomelo fruit from Davao.
" Tuwing Pasko, namimili kami ng malalaking suha sa palengke at pinaghahatian namin pagkatapos ng hapunan. "
Natural Translation
Every Christmas, we buy large pomelos at the market and share them after dinner.
Literal Translation
Every Christmas, buy we of large pomelo at market and share-among-us we after of dinner.
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