Learn about vegetables that are popular in the Philippines
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| INTRODUCTION |
| Jason:Hi everyone, I’m Jason. |
| Mayumi:And I’m Mayumi! |
| Jason:And welcome to Culture Class: Essential Filipino Vocabulary, Lesson 7! In this lesson you'll learn 5 essential words related to Food &Drink. These are five common Vegetables in the Philippines. Hand picked. You can find a complete list of vocabulary at FilipinoPod101.com |
| FIVE KEY VOCABULARY ITEMS |
| Jason:Mayumi, what’s our first word? |
| Mayumi:Kangkong |
| Jason:Swamp cabbage |
| Mayumi:(slow) Kangkong (regular) Kangkong |
| Jason:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Mayumi:Kangkong |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jason:"Kangkong" is a vegetable grown in swamps or wet environments. It is similar to Spinach. - |
| Jason:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Mayumi:(normal) Ang kangkong ay isang napakamurang gulay na may mataas na lamang himaymay. |
| Jason:"Kangkong" is a very cheap vegetable with a high fiber content. |
| Mayumi:(slow) Ang kangkong ay isang napakamurang gulay na may mataas na lamang himaymay. |
| Jason:Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Mayumi:Malunggay |
| Jason:Moringa |
| Mayumi:(slow) Malunggay (regular) Malunggay |
| Jason:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Mayumi:Malunggay |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jason:This is a vegetable grown only in tropical and subtropical regions. The Moringa plant has many edible parts, such as its immature seed pods and circular leaves. - |
| Jason:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Mayumi:(normal) Maraming magandang maidudulot ang malunggay sa katawan kapag kinain ito. |
| Jason:Moringa has many health benefits when eaten. |
| Mayumi:(slow) Maraming magandang maidudulot ang malunggay sa katawan kapag kinain ito. |
| Jason:Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Mayumi:Ampalaya |
| Jason:Bitter melon |
| Mayumi:(slow) Ampalaya (regular) Ampalaya |
| Jason:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Mayumi:Ampalaya |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jason:This is a very popular tropical vegetable because of its bitter flavor. It is cylindrical in shape with a wrinkled skin. - |
| Jason:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Mayumi:(normal) Mainam ang ampalaya sa pagpapababa ng asukal sa dugo at nakakatulong sa pagpapagaling ng diyabetis. |
| Jason:Bitter melon is good for lowering blood sugar and aids in treating diabetes. |
| Mayumi:(slow) Mainam ang ampalaya sa pagpapababa ng asukal sa dugo at nakakatulong sa pagpapagaling ng diyabetis. |
| Jason:Okay, what’s the next word? |
| Mayumi:Upo |
| Jason:White squash |
| Mayumi:(slow) Upo (regular) Upo |
| Jason:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Mayumi:Upo |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jason:This is a vegetable grown on vines. It is green in color, long, and looks like a very small baseball bat. - |
| Jason:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Mayumi:(normal) Kinakain lamang ang upo kapag ito ay luto. |
| Jason:White squash is only eaten when cooked. |
| Mayumi:(slow) Kinakain lamang ang upo kapag ito ay luto. |
| Jason:Okay, what’s the last word? |
| Mayumi:Sigarilyas |
| Jason:Winged bean |
| Mayumi:(slow) Sigarilyas (regular) Sigarilyas |
| Jason:Listeners, please repeat: |
| Mayumi:Sigarilyas |
| [pause - 5 sec.] |
| Jason:This is a pod bean grown all year round in the Philippines. It differs from other beans in that it has four wings, thus earning its nickname of “winged bean.” - |
| Jason:Now, let's hear a sample sentence using this word. |
| Mayumi:(normal) Pinakamainam na ginigisa ang sigarilyas kasama ng ibang mga gulay. |
| Jason:Winged beans are best when sauteed or stir-fried with other vegetables. |
| Mayumi:(slow) Pinakamainam na ginigisa ang sigarilyas kasama ng ibang mga gulay. |
| QUIZ |
| Jason:Okay listeners, are you ready to be quizzed on the words you just learned? Mayumi will give you the Filipino – please say the English meaning out loud! Are you ready? |
| Mayumi:Kangkong |
| [pause]Jason:Swamp cabbage |
| Mayumi:Malunggay |
| [pause]Jason:Moringa |
| Mayumi:Ampalaya |
| [pause]Jason:Bitter melon |
| Mayumi:Upo |
| [pause]Jason:White squash |
| Mayumi:Sigarilyas |
| [pause]Jason:Winged bean |
Outro |
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| Jason:There you have it – five Vegetables in the Philippines! We have more vocab lists available at FilipinoPod101.com, so be sure to check them out. Thanks everyone, see you next time! |
| Mayumi:Paalam |
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