blueberry
The English word blueberry is translated to blueberry in Tagalog.
blueberry refers to the fruit known as a blueberry.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Did you know?
- If you attempt to translate the name literally as asul na beri, most Filipinos will not understand you, as they rely on the English loanword.
- While blueberry is the standard term, Filipinos may describe the color of the fruit using bughaw, a word traditionally associated with the deep blue of the sky or the sea.
- In many casual conversations, the word 'blueberry' is treated as a foreign entity that does not follow standard Tagalog pluralization rules.
Examples in context
- Masarap ang blueberry.The blueberry is delicious.
- Bumili ako ng blueberry.I bought some blueberry.
- Kulay asul ang blueberry.The blueberry is blue.
Example conversation
At a grocery store.
- MariaMay blueberry ba rito?Are there blueberries here?
- MarkOo, nasa loob ng ref ang blueberry.Yes, the blueberry is inside the fridge.
- MariaSalamat, kukuha lang ako.Thanks, I will just get some.
- MarkWalang anuman, Maria.You're welcome, Maria.
