Bukawe (en. Bamboo)

/buˈkawe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of plant with a hard trunk and grows quickly.

The bamboo is commonly used in building houses and furniture.

Ang bukawe ay karaniwang ginagamit sa paggawa ng bahay at muwebles.

Fallen parts of the plant that enrich the soil.

Pieces of bamboo are used as fertilizer for the soil.

Ang mga piraso ng bukawe ay ginagamit bilang pataba sa lupa.

A symbol of resilience and strength in many cultures.

In Asian culture, bamboo symbolizes resilience and the ability to withstand adversity.

Sa kulturang Asyano, ang bukawe ay simbolo ng katatagan at kakayahang lumaban.

From the word 'buka' meaning 'open' and 'we' referring to 'bamboo'.

bamboo of life

A phrase used to describe resilience in overcoming challenges.

kawayan ng buhay

open

Means to open or be open.

buka

wasting time; no direction in life

My friend is just all about bukawe in everything happening in life.

Yung barkada ko, puro bukawe na lang sa mga ganap sa buhay.

hanging out; just relaxing

I'll just be at the corner, bukawe while waiting.

Diyan lang ako sa kanto, bukawe lang habang nag-aantay.