Usage Note
Ulang is the Tagalog term for the large freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) found in Philippine rivers and lakes. It is a prized seafood delicacy, often grilled, sinigang-style, or cooked in coconut milk. Ulang is considered a rural luxury — fresher and more flavorful than sea shrimp — and is celebrated in provinces near major river systems.
Examples
" Masarap ang inihaw na ulang. "
Natural Translation
Grilled freshwater prawn is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the grilled freshwater-prawn.
" Masustansya at masarap ang ulang lalo na kapag niluto sa sinigang. "
Natural Translation
Freshwater prawns are nutritious and delicious, especially cooked in sinigang.
Literal Translation
Nutritious and delicious the Freshwater prawns especially when cooked in sinigang.
" Sa mga ilog ng probinsya nakakahuli ng malalaking ulang na ipinagbibili sa mas mataas na presyo kaysa hipon. "
Natural Translation
In the rivers of the province, large freshwater prawns are caught and sold at a higher price than shrimp.
Literal Translation
In the rivers of province can-catch of large freshwater-prawn that being-sold at more high price than shrimp.
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