Banbu (en. Bamboo)

ban-boo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of plant that belongs to the grass family, commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Bamboo is used in making furniture and houses.

Ang banbu ay ginagamit sa paggawa ng mga kasangkapan at bahay.

A material used in construction due to its strength and lightness.

Workers chose bamboo as the material for their project because of its properties.

Pinili ng mga manggagawa ang banbu bilang materyal para sa kanilang proyekto dahil sa mga katangian nito.

A plant that is made into food or fuel in some cultures.

In some places, the young parts of bamboo are eaten as vegetables.

Sa ilang lugar, ang mga batang bahagi ng banbu ay kinakain bilang gulay.

The word 'banbu' originates from the Chinese language and is commonly used in regions in the south of the Philippines.

bamboo of life

Description of bamboo as a strong material used in building and productive living.

kawayan ng buhay

kawayan

A type of bamboo that refers to different species of this plant.

kawayan

Crazy or loony

Wow, he's acting like a lunatic with the things he's saying!

Grabe, parang banbu na siya sa mga pinagsasabi niya!

Living without means or direction

My life is such a mess, it's all just debt!

Napaka-banbu naman ng buhay ko, puro utang na lang!