tulingan
tulíngān with stress marks
frigate tuna
Usage Note
Tulingan is the Philippine name for the frigate tuna, a small, fast-swimming tuna widely caught in Philippine waters and a staple of Filipino cuisine. Its name likely derives from tulin, reflecting the fish's speed, and it stars in dishes like tulingan sa kamias.
Examples
" Masarap ang piniritong tulingan. "
Natural Translation
Fried frigate tuna is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the fried frigate-tuna.
" Bumili siya ng tulingan sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
He/She bought frigate tuna at the market.
Literal Translation
Bought he/she of frigate tuna at market.
" Tuwing umaga, naglalako ang mga mangingisda ng sariwang tulingan na bagong huli sa karagatan. "
Natural Translation
Every morning, the fishermen peddle fresh frigate tuna freshly caught from the sea.
Literal Translation
Every morning, peddle the fishermen of fresh frigate-tuna that newly caught in sea.
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