Dagta (en. Gum)

/ˈdaɡ.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A liquid derived from plants, usually thicker or sweet.
The sap of the mango tree is used in making medicines.
Ang dagta ng punong mangga ay ginagamit sa paggawa ng mga gamot.
The liquid that flows from a wound of the plant.
We saw the sap flowing from the tree's wound.
Nakita namin ang dagta na umaagos mula sa sugat ng puno.
A substance used in the production of agricultural products.
The sap from the trees is important in the food industry.
Ang dagta mula sa mga kahoy ay mahalaga sa industriya ng pagkain.

Etymology

From the word 'dagta' which refers to a liquid that comes from plants or trees.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tree sap
Sap that comes from a tree, often used in manufacturing products.
dagta ng puno

Related Words

wood sap
A specific type of sap that comes from wood trees.
dagta ng kahoy

Slang Meanings

Drunk
The crew is so dagta, so they can't drive anymore.
Sobrang dagta na ng tropa, kaya hindi na makapag-drive.
Freshened up
I looked so dagta earlier, but now I look fresh.
Parang dagta na ako kanina, pero ngayon mukhang fresh na.
Extremely tired
After three hours of basketball, I'm dagta.
Pagkatapos ng tatlong oras na basketball, dagta na ako.