EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
banana cue...
To endure; to bear...
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FIL: Isang uri ng meryenda sa Pilipinas na gawa sa saging na saba na pinirito sa mantika at sinangkutsa sa tinunaw na asukal, at karaniwang tinutuhog sa patpat na kawayan.
EN: banana cue
The undisputed king of Pinoy street food merienda. It's saba banana deep-fried and coated in caramelized brown sugar, then skewered on a bamboo stick. It's that sweet, slightly smoky, sticky goodness you buy for 15 pesos on your way home. Best paired with chismis with your officemates during the 3 PM slump.
A portmanteau of English 'banana' and 'barbecue' (due to being skewered).
A very common street food item. The spelling can vary (e.g., banana-q, banana cue).
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🇵🇭 Pabili po ng dalawang bananaque.
🇺🇸 Can I buy two sticks of banana cue?
🇵🇭 Ang sarap ng bananaque lalo na kapag bagong luto.
🇺🇸 Banana cue is delicious, especially when newly cooked.
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