alimango
/ʔaliˈmaŋo/
The Tagalog word for crab is alimango. Wiktionary also lists katang.
Meaning: crustacean (noun)
Ways to say it
| Tagalog | IPA |
|---|---|
| alimango | /ʔaliˈmaŋo/ (Standard Tagalog) |
| katang | /kaˈtaŋ/ (Standard Tagalog) /ˈkataŋ/ (Standard Tagalog) |
This noun refers to a crustacean.
Which one should you use?
The term alimango specifically refers to the larger, more common mud crabs often used in cooking. In contrast, katang is used to distinguish smaller swimming crabs from the larger alimango.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʔaliˈmaŋo/
Did you know?
- In the Philippines, mud crabs like the alimango are often served as a centerpiece in a 'boodle fight', where food is spread on banana leaves and eaten with hands.
- The word katang may be related to the Hokkien phrase ka-tăng, which literally means 'to add weight'.
Examples in context
- Hindi mo mapapalakad ng deretso ang alimango.You cannot make a crab walk straight.This sentence is useful for demonstrating how to use alimango.Tatoeba #11575021 by qwertzu, translation #22063 by shekitten
- Gusto kong kumain ng alimasag.I want to eat crab.
- Mahilig akong kumain ng alimasag sa gabi.I enjoy eating crab at night.
- Ang sarap ng talangka!The talangka is delicious!
- Mahilig akong kumain ng talangka sa probinsya.I enjoy eating talangka in the province.
- Malaki ang alimango na ito.This crab is big.
- Bumili ako ng sariwang alimango.I bought fresh crab.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding what to eat for dinner.
- AngelaGusto mo ba ng alimango?Do you want crab?
- MarkOo, masarap ang alimango.Yes, crab is delicious.
- AngelaSaan tayo bibili nito?Where shall we buy this?
- MarkSa palengke na lang tayo.Let's just go to the market.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “crab” translations and entries alimango, katang, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alimango, katang, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
