kahel
/kaˈhel/
In Tagalog, the English word orange can be translated as kahel, dalandan or narangha depending on whether you are referring to the color or the fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Tagalog | IPA |
|---|---|
| kahel | /kaˈhel/ (Standard Tagalog) |
| dalandan | /dalanˈdan/ (Standard Tagalog) |
| narangha | /naˈɾaŋha/ (Standard Tagalog) |
The term orange in Tagalog is split between its meaning as a fruit and its meaning as a color. You can use the phrase kulay ng kahel na prutas to specifically mean the color of the orange fruit.
Which one should you use?
The form kahel is used when you are specifically referring to the color orange. When you are referring to the citrus fruit, particularly the local variety, use dalandan.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaˈhel/
Did you know?
- The word narangha is a linguistic doublet of the English word 'orange', as both trace their ancestry back to the Sanskrit word nāraṅga.
- The variety of words used for 'orange' in Tagalog reflects the historical introduction of different citrus species to the Philippines via trade.
Examples in context
- Narangha ang kurbata ko.My tie is orange.This sentence shows how to use narangha to describe the color of an object.Tatoeba #1718083 by nonong, translation #456483 by lukaszpp
- Masyadong maasim itong dalandan.This orange is too sour.This sentence uses dalandan to refer to the citrus fruit.Tatoeba #11655240 by qwertzu, translation #1815582 by inestpereira
- Berde at kulay-dalandan ang kamiseta.The shirt is green and orange.This sentence uses dalandan to describe a color.Tatoeba #6538965 by nonong, translation #8748739 by fishda
- Ang nanay ko ay may suot na damit na kulay dalandan.My mother is wearing a dress that is orange in color.
- Nakita ko sa palengke ang isang truck na kulay kahel.I saw a truck that was orange in color at the market.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maria and Mark are preparing fruit for a snack.
- MariaGusto mo ba ng kahel, Mark?Do you want an orange, Mark?
- MarkOo, pakiabot naman niyan.Yes, please pass that to me.
- MariaMatamis ba itong kahel na ito?Is this orange sweet?
- MarkOo, mukhang masarap ito.Yes, it looks delicious.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “orange” translations and entries kahel, dalandan, narangha, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dalandan, kahel, narangha, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
