Noun
/læŋˈsæt/
Langsat refers to a tropical fruit indigenous to Southeast Asia, known scientifically as Lansium parasiticum. This fruit has a sweet yet slightly tart flavor and is characterized by its light yellow to brownish skin and juicy flesh. In English, it is used primarily in written contexts such as food descriptions, botanical texts, and culinary articles.
Frequency of Use: Langsat is not among the most commonly used English words and is mainly found in discussions about tropical fruits or Southeast Asian cuisine. It is more prevalent in written texts compared to oral speech.
Langsat is often described as a tropical fruit with a unique taste.
Langsat sering digambarkan sebagai buah tropis dengan rasa yang unik.
Many people enjoy eating langsat fresh from the tree.
Banyak orang menikmati makan langsat segar dari pohon.
In Malaysia, langsat is a popular fruit during the harvest season.
Di Malaysia, langsat adalah buah populer selama musim panen.
While "langsat" itself does not feature prominently in idiomatic expressions, it can be integrated into broader discussions regarding tropical fruit or culinary contexts. However, here are a few related idiomatic expressions concerning fruit that can include langset's context:
"In my garden, langsat is the apple of my eye."
Di kebun saya, langsat adalah bintang yang paling saya cintai.
"Sour grapes" (pretending to despise something one cannot have):
"He claims to dislike langsat, but we all know he's just talking sour grapes."
Dia mengklaim tidak suka langsat, tetapi kita semua tahu dia hanya cemburu.
"Low-hanging fruit" (the easiest tasks to achieve):
The word "langsat" is derived from the Malay language. In Malay, "langsat" refers specifically to the fruit and can be associated with the term "lansium," which comes from the scientific name of the genus of the fruit. The term has gained recognition in English primarily through cultural exchanges and the global interest in tropical fruits.
Synonyms:
- langsat (itself, as a specific tropical fruit)
- lanzones (another name used interchangeably with langsat, particularly in the Philippines)
Antonyms:
- There are no direct antonyms for "langsat" as it is a specific botanical term. However, one could argue that non-tropical fruits serve as a general antonym, though this is context-dependent.