EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
blue crab, flower crab...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/a-li-MA-sag/
FIL: Isang uri ng alimasag (Portunus pelagicus) na nabubuhay sa dagat, may batik-batik at mas mapusyaw na kulay, at ang mga hulihang paa ay lapad na parang sagwan para sa paglangoy.
EN: blue crab, flower crab
The more common, budget-friendly cousin of the alimango. You'll see this one swimming in the sea, not chilling in the mud. It's the "sakto lang" crab—still delicious, but not quite the "special occasion" vibe of the alimango. Its back legs are like little paddles!
From Malay *lemasah*.
Distinguished from 'alimango' by its habitat (sea), spotted/lighter shell, and paddle-like hind legs. Generally cheaper.
🇵🇭 Maraming nahuling alimasag ang mga mangingisda kaninang umaga.
🇺🇸 The fishermen caught a lot of blue crabs this morning.
🇵🇭 Paborito kong ulam ang nilagang alimasag na may maraming bawang.
🇺🇸 My favorite dish is boiled blue crab with lots of garlic.
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