tahong
tahóng with stress marks
a mussel
Usage Note
Tahong refers to the green-lipped mussel, a popular seafood in the Philippines commonly farmed in coastal areas, especially in Bacoor Bay and Manila Bay. It is a staple ingredient in Filipino dishes such as 'halabos na tahong' (steamed mussels) and 'ginataang tahong' (mussels in coconut milk), and is prized for its affordability and rich flavor.
Examples
" Bumili kami ng tahong. "
Natural Translation
We bought mussels.
Literal Translation
Bought we of mussel.
" Masarap ang sabaw ng tahong. "
Natural Translation
Mussel soup is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the soup of mussel.
" Tuwing tag-ulan, mas mura ang tahong sa palengke kaya madalas itong gawing ginataan ng aking lola. "
Natural Translation
During the rainy season, mussels are cheaper at the market, so my grandmother often cooks them in coconut milk.
Literal Translation
Every rainy-season, more cheap the mussel at market so often this make coconut-milk-dish by my grandmother.
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