Dahunan (en. Leafy)

/da.hu.nan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The part of a plant that is typically green and used for photosynthesis.

The leaves of a mango plant are nutritious.

Ang mga dahunan ng mangga ay masustansya.

Leaves of plants that come in various shapes and sizes.

There are many types of leaves in the forest.

Maraming uri ng dahunan sa gubat.

The parts of a tree or plant that help in absorbing sunlight.

The leaves are essential for the growth of plants.

Ang dahunan ay mahalaga sa paglago ng mga halaman.

The word 'dahunan' comes from the word 'dahon' which refers to a part of a plant.

Laurel leaf

A type of leaf used as a spice and a symbol of victory.

Dahon ng laurel

Leafy flowers

The leaves surrounding the flowers.

Dahunan ng bulaklak

leaf

A part of a plant that refers to the flat part where photosynthesis occurs.

dahon

plant

Plants that come in various types and forms.

panghalaman

pretentious or somewhat sarcastic

Oh, you're being so dahunan with what you're saying!

Ay, nakaka-dahunan ka naman sa mga sinasabi mo!

like a sudden disappointment

I was so happy, and then suddenly... bam! Just like that, it's disappointing!

Ang saya saya ko, tas biglang... pah! Dahunan na lang!

a surprise gift

I received a dahunan from him, I thought he was just carrying that.

Nakatanggap ako ng dahunan mula sa kanya, akala ko bitbit lang niya 'yun.