Labnos (en. Watermelon)

lab-nose

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A fruit known for its sweet and juicy flesh, usually green on the outside and red on the inside.
I received a large watermelon from my friend at her feast.
Nakatanggap ako ng malaking labnos mula sa aking kaibigan sa kanyang piyesta.
A type of fruit with high water content, making it a great snack especially in hot weather.
The watermelon is great to eat in summer as it quenches thirst.
Ang labnos ay mainam na kainin sa tag-init sapagkat ito ay nakakapawi ng uhaw.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'labnaw' meaning 'lack of scent' or 'lost fragrance.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's eat watermelon!
A common expression inviting someone to eat watermelon, often shared during summer.
Kain tayo ng labnos!
Watermelon of life!
Refers to a lively and joyful celebration, often with the presence of watermelon.
Labnos ng buhay!

Related Words

banana
A nutritious fruit often found in fruit salads alongside watermelon.
saging
mango
A sweet and juicy fruit often eaten along with watermelon.
mangga

Slang Meanings

Tasted pain or trouble.
Mark really got into trouble because of his teacher's annoyance.
Labnos na labnos 'yung natamo ni Mark sa inis ng teacher niya.
Just a heads-up, that's tough.
Can you handle your project? But just a heads-up, that's tough!
Kaya mo na ba 'yung project mo? Pero labnos yan, ha!