Dalanghita (en. Tangerine)

da-lang-hee-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of fruit that is small, orange in color, and has a sweet flavor.

I love tangerines because of their delicious taste.

Mahilig ako sa dalanghita dahil sa kanyang masarap na lasa.

A citrus fruit with a peel that is easy to remove.

Tangerines are fragrant and easy to peel.

Ang mga dalanghita ay mabango at madaling balatan.

Commonly used in desserts and beverages.

I used tangerine to make sorbet.

Ginamit ko ang dalanghita sa paggawa ng sorbetes.

Derived from the Spanish word 'tangerina'.

Tangerine of life

A symbol of joy and good fortune.

Dalanghita ng buhay

citrus

A family of fruits that have a sour taste and are often used in cooking.

citrus

orange

A similar fruit but larger and with a different flavor.

orange

Triangle, often used when talking to friends.

Dude, buy some dalanghita, this price is perfect for your triangle!

Pare, bumili ka ng dalanghita, tamang-tama ang presyong ito sa 'yung pangtatsulok!

Favorite thirst-quenching food or drink, popular during summer.

Just by eating dalanghita, I feel like I want to swim in the sea!

Pagkain mo pa lang ng dalanghita, parang nauuhaw na ako lumangoy sa dagat!

Said to cool down the body, especially during the summer.

When it's hot, dalanghita is the answer to refresh.

Pag mainit, dalanghita agad ang sagot para ma-refresh.