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durian...
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Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
/dur-YAN/
FIL: Isang malaking tropikal na prutas na may matulis at matinik na balat at malakas na amoy, na kilala sa lasa nitong parang custard.
EN: durian
The king of fruits that requires a hazmat suit to eat. It smells like a gas leak in a gym locker but tastes like heaven to those who dare. You either love it or want to ban it from all public transportation. There is no in-between.
From Malay 'duri' (thorn) + '-an' (suffix), meaning 'thorny fruit'.
The spelling 'duryan' is also common.
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🇵🇭 Kilala ang Davao sa masasarap na durian.
🇺🇸 Davao is known for its delicious durian.
🇵🇭 Bawal magpasok ng durian sa hotel dahil sa matapang na amoy nito.
🇺🇸 Bringing durian into the hotel is prohibited because of its strong odor.
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.