Bambang (en. Bamboo)

/bamˈbaŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of plant with hard stems, often used for making furniture and other items.
The bamboos around the house are used as supports for the plants.
Ang mga bambang sa paligid ng bahay ay ginagamit na suporta sa mga halama.
An important source of nutrition and material for animals and humans.
Elephants have a favorite food that is bamboo.
Ang mga elepante ay may paboritong pagkain na bambang.

Etymology

From the Tagalog language.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Due to the bamboo
Due to the support or strength provided by bamboo.
Dahil sa bambang

Related Words

bambangan
A smaller type of bamboo usually found in forests.
bambangan

Slang Meanings

Fell or had an accident.
I saw him suddenly bambang on the road.
Nakita ko na bigla siyang bumambang sa kalsada.
Crowded or pushing.
In that store, people are all bambang at the back waiting.
Dun sa tindahan, puro bambang mga tao sa likod na nag-aantay.
Don't give it away or act naive.
That's enough, don't bambang with me anymore.
Tama na 'yan, 'wag ka nang bumambang sa akin.