Naranghita (en. Orange)

na-rang-hi-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of fruit that has juicy and sweet flesh, usually orange in color.
The orange is nutritious and full of Vitamin C.
Ang naranghita ay masustansiya at puno ng Vitamin C.
A tree that bears oranges.
The orange trees in our yard blossom every summer.
Ang mga naranghita sa aming bakuran ay namumukadkad tuwing tag-init.
A color similar to that of the orange fruit.
Her dress is orange, which suits her skin tone.
Ang kanyang damit ay kulay naranghita na bumagay sa kanyang balat.

Common Phrases and Expressions

As sweet as an orange
Reflecting something that is very sweet or appealing.
Kasing tamis ng naranghita

Related Words

bilimbi
A fruit that has a sour taste, often used in cooking.
kamias
satsuma
A type of mandarin orange that is easy to peel.
satsuma

Slang Meanings

like lacking in beauty or effort
Your outfit looks naranghita, it seems like there's no effort.
Ang naranghita ng outfit mo, parang walang effort.
complicated or messy
The situation has become naranghita, I don't know what to do anymore.
Naranghita na ang sitwasyon, hindi ko na alam kung anong gagawin.
off or not fitting
The conversation feels naranghita, it seems off.
Ang naranghita ng usapan natin, parang hindi tapat.