Banak (en. Sprout)

bah-nahk

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of a plant that grows from a seed or root.
The sprouts of the tree started to emerge after the rain.
Ang mga banak ng puno ay nagsimula nang umusbong pagkatapos ng ulan.
A new growth of a plant.
We must take care of the sprouts to grow them healthy.
Dapat nating alagaan ang mga banak upang lumaki itong malusog.
Refers to new roots or shoots that come out from a tree.
The sprouts can be seen around the tree with new leaves.
Makikita ang mga banak sa paligid ng puno na may mga bagong dahon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sprout of life
This refers to a new beginning or opportunity.
banak ng buhay

Related Words

animal
Types of animals that also have sprouts or new creations.
hayop
plant
Types of plants that grow from sprouts.
halaman

Slang Meanings

A tall or big person.
He is the tallest person in the group; you can really see that he is banak.
Siya ang pinakamalaking tao sa grupo, kitang-kita na talagang banak siya.
Sturdy or strong.
He has a banak body, so he can carry heavy things easily.
Banak ang katawan niya, kaya kayang-kaya niya ang mga mabibigat na bagay.
Unmatched in size or beauty.
Wow, their house is so banak, it's like a mansion!
Grabe, ang banak ng bahay nila, parang mansion!