Dalandan (en. Orange)
/da.lan.dan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of fruit that is orange in color and sweet in taste.
I ate an orange that I mixed with my breakfast.
Kumain ako ng dalandan na pinagsamahin sa aking almusal.
A tree that produces oranges, known in tropical countries.
The orange tree usually grows in hot climates.
Ang dalandan ay karaniwang tumutubo sa mga mainit na klima.
A name used to refer to the orange fruit.
The orange fruit is larger than the typical orange.
Ang matang dalandan ay mas malaki kaysa sa karaniwang orange.
Etymology
Chinese word origin
Common Phrases and Expressions
Orange for a snack
A popular fruit eaten as a snack.
Dalandan para sa meryenda
Orange juice
A drink made from the juice of oranges.
Dalandan juice
Related Words
fruit
Edible parts of plants that contain seeds.
prutas
orange
English term for dalandan.
orange
Slang Meanings
Suck-up or overly sycophantic
You’re like a dalandan, you’re such a suck-up to your boss!
Parang dalandan ka, sipsip ka masyado sa boss mo!
Something unique or trendy
That orange is gorgeous, really stylish!
Ang ganda ng dalandan na 'yan, talagang stylish!
Light or cheerful feeling
I feel as bright as an orange today!
Parang dalandan lang ang araw ko ngayon!