Bakawan (en. Mangrove)

ba-ka-wan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of tree commonly found on coasts and estuaries.

Mangroves are important for maintaining coastal ecosystems.

Ang mga bakawan ay mahalaga sa pagpapanatili ng ekosistema ng baybayin.

Serves as a habitat for various animals and fish.

Mangroves provide breeding grounds for fish.

Ang mga bakawan ay nagbibigay ng masilayan sa mga isda na nangingitlog.

Has the ability to form natural barriers against waves and storms.

Mangroves help protect coastlines from strong waves.

Ang mga bakawan ay tumutulong sa pagprotekta ng mga baybayin mula sa malalakas na alon.

Mangrove community

An area where mangroves are found along with ecosystems connected to them.

Komunidad ng bakawan

mangroves

Refers to the general group of mangrove plants.

mangroves

estuaries

Areas where rivers meet the sea.

estuaries

Living or hanging around.

Wow, it’s like our friends are like mangroves up there, hanging on the tree.

Grabe, parang bakawan yung mga tropa sa taas, nakasabit sa puno.

Quick to become active or rise.

Tomorrow, I need to be a mangrove at work to succeed.

Bukas na bukas, kailangan kong maging bakawan sa trabaho para magtagumpay.