Tangerines Meaning in English
word · lemma: tangerine
ˈtændʒɝˌinz
TAN-jur-eenz
tˌændʒəɹˈiːnz
tan-juh-REENZ
Definition
Small, sweet, orange citrus fruits that are easy to peel and usually eaten fresh.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in the plural because people usually eat more than one. Common with 'peel', 'segments', or 'sweet'. Not the same as 'oranges'; tangerines are smaller and usually easier to peel.
Spanish: mandarinasPortuguese (BR): tangerinasPortuguese (PT): tangerinasChinese (Simplified): 橘子Chinese (Traditional): 橘子Hindi: संतरेArabic: اليوسفيBengali: কমলা লেবু (টাংগেরিন) - তাংগেরিনRussian: мандарин(ы)Japanese: みかんVietnamese: quýtKorean: 귤Turkish: mandalinaUrdu: کینوIndonesian: jeruk mandarin
Example Sentences
I like to eat tangerines as a snack.
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Tangerines are easy to peel.
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She bought a bag of tangerines at the market.
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Do you want some tangerines? They’re super sweet today.
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The kids shared the tangerines and made a little game out of splitting the segments.
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You can toss a couple of tangerines in your bag for a quick, healthy snack anytime.
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