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    Dayap (en. Lime)

    /da.jap/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of fruit that is green and more sour than lemon.
    She made a drink from lime and sugar.
    Gumawa siya ng inumin mula sa dayap at asukal.
    A common ingredient in many Asian and Latino dishes.
    Lime is easy to find in markets in the Philippines.
    Madaling mahanap ang dayap sa mga pamilihan sa Pilipinas.
    Comes from citrus trees known for their sharp flavor.
    Lime is delicious to add to salads.
    Ang dayap ay masarap na idagdag sa mga salad.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Spanish word 'limón' meaning lemon.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pork soup with lime
    A Filipino dish that is delicious with lime.
    sinigang na baboy na may dayap

    Related Words

    citrus
    A group of fruits including lime, lemon, and orange.
    sitrus

    Slang Meanings

    Very sour lime
    Wow, you really love sour things, no wonder they call you 'dayap'!
    Grabe, parang mahilig ka sa sour, kaya pala tinawag kang dayap!
    Worthless
    Oh come on, it's just like dayap, that topic is worthless!
    Naku, parang dayap lang yan, walang kwenta yung pinag-uusapan!
    Too bitter
    Why are you like that? You're like a lime, all bitterness!
    Bakit ganyan ka? Parang dayap ka, puro bitterness!