Latundan (en. Latundan banana)

/la.tun.dan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of banana known for its sweet taste and smooth peel.
I bought two kilos of latundan for our dessert.
Bumili ako ng dalawang kilo ng latundan para sa aming dessert.
Considered the best variety of banana in the Philippines.
Latundan is often used for special occasions.
Ang latundan ay kadalasang ginagamit sa mga espesyal na okasyon.

Etymology

Derived from the term 'latud' meaning 'flat and elongated fruit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

latundan banana
A particular type of banana that is known and sought after in markets.
latundan na saging

Related Words

banana
A common fruit that comes from a banana plant.
saging
saba banana
A type of banana that is firmer and used for cooking.
saging na saba

Slang Meanings

Banana that is overly ripe and soft
The latundan I bought earlier is super sweet and, yeah, it’s latundan that’s perfectly ripe.
Yung latundan na nabili ko kanina, sobrang tamis at yun nga, latundan na ripe na ripe.
A term used for something or someone that is very common or unremarkable
Those things are just very latundan, they have no appeal.
Sobrang latundan na lang yung mga ganyan, walang dating.