Karningusa (en. Calamansi)

/kar.ni.ngu.sa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of fruit that is small, round, and green or yellow.
It is delicious to add calamansi to cold water to start the day.
Masarap lagyan ng karningusa ang malamig na tubig para magsimula ng araw.
Commonly used as a souring agent in Filipino dishes.
Many dishes require calamansi as a seasoning.
Maraming putahe ang nangangailangan ng karningusa bilang pampalasa.
Associated with other vegetables and fruits in cooking.
Calamansi is often used together with seasonings in Filipino cuisine.
Ang karningusa ay madalas na ginagamit kasama ng mga pampalasa sa lutuing Pilipino.

Etymology

Originated from the native languages in Mindanao.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Calamansi with sugar
Describes calamansi mixed with sugar to make it sweeter.
Karningusa na may asukal

Related Words

sinigang
A type of Filipino dish that uses the sour flavor from calamansi.
sinigang
fish sauce
A type of dipping sauce in Filipino cuisine that is often mixed with calamansi.
patis

Slang Meanings

Unique and super fun
Life is great, it's like a big happy party!
Ang saya ng buhay, parang karningusa!
Very energetic or full of life
Wow, our group is so lively today!
Grabe, ang karningusa ng tropa natin ngayon!
Crazy about someone or something
I'm so crazy about my crush!
Karningusa na ako sa crush ko!
Very cold or chilly
The weather is so chilly today!
Ang karningusa ng panahon ngayon!