Orange in Tagalog

“Orange” in Tagalog is commonly translated as dalandan, kahel, or narangha, referring to both the citrus fruit and its color. These terms are widely used across the Philippines. Dive deeper to explore synonyms, definitions, and practical examples that will enhance your Tagalog vocabulary!

[Words] = Orange

[Definition]:

• Orange /ˈɔːrɪndʒ/
• Noun 1: A round citrus fruit with a tough bright reddish-yellow rind and sweet juicy flesh.
• Noun 2: A reddish-yellow color like that of the skin of a ripe orange.
• Noun 3: An evergreen tree of the genus Citrus (Citrus aurantium or Citrus sinensis) that produces oranges.
• Adjective: Of a color between red and yellow in the spectrum.

[Synonyms] = Dalandan, Kahel, Narangha, Dalanghita, Sintunis, Kulay-dalandan.

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: I prefer oranges to apples because they are juicier and more refreshing.
• Ex1_PH: Gusto ko mas ang dalandan kaysa sa mansanas dahil mas malambot at mas nakakapresco.
• Ex2_EN: She picked wild elderberries and made marmalade from oranges.
• Ex2_PH: Namitas siya ng mga elderberries at gumawa ng marmalade mula sa mga kahel.
• Ex3_EN: The earth is the shape of an orange, round and slightly flattened at the poles.
• Ex3_PH: Ang daigdig ay hugis ng isang narangha, bilog at medyo pantay sa mga poste.
• Ex4_EN: Clementine is a hybrid between mandarin and sweet orange.
• Ex4_PH: Ang Clementine ay isang hybrid sa pagitan ng isang matamis na orange at isang Mandarin orange.
• Ex5_EN: The tiger is black and orange, with distinctive stripes covering its body.
• Ex5_PH: Ang tigre ay itim at kahel, na may mga natatanging guhit na sumasaklaw sa katawan nito.