Datiles (en. Dates)

da-ti-les

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A fruit that is sweet and has a soft flesh, usually yellow or brown in color.
We ate dates as a snack.
Kinain namin ang datiles bilang meryenda.
A type of fruit coming from a palm tree, often used in various Middle Eastern cuisines.
Dates are often used in Mediterranean desserts.
Ang datiles ay madalas na ginagamit sa mga dessert na Mediterranean.
The fruit is rich in nutrients and often used for health purposes.
Dates offer many health benefits due to their high fiber content.
Maraming benepisyo sa kalusugan ang datiles dahil sa mataas nitong fiber content.

Etymology

Name derived from Arabic 'dhakheel'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dates with honey
Dates added with honey, often eaten as a dessert.
datiles sa pulot

Related Words

date palm
The tree from which dates come, known as 'date palm'.
puno ng datiles

Slang Meanings

Very sweet or delicious fruit
Wow, this datiles is amazing! It's like candy in sweetness!
Grabe, ang datiles na 'to! Parang candy sa tamis!
Super juicy or full of flavor
You should try this, the datiles is really juicy!
Dapat tikman mo 'to, ang datiles, ang juicy talaga!
Exactly ripe, good luck identifying
I'm lucky, I still have datiles in the fridge, perfect for a snack!
Swerte ko, may datiles pa ako sa ref, perfect na meryenda!