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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

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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