Digkal (en. Root)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The root is a part of a plant that typically anchors it and carries nutrients to other parts of the plant.

The root of the tree is deeply anchored in the ground.

Ang digkal ng puno ay malalalim na nakaugat sa lupa.

In the context of a person, the root can refer to the origin or financial basis of a person.

It's important to know the roots of the family for good understanding.

Mahalaga ang malaman ang digkal ng pamilya para sa magandang pagkakaunawaan.

be strong in your roots

to be strong in oneself or origin

maging matatag sa digkal

branch

A part of the tree that connects to leaves and fruits.

sanga

crowding or squeezing into a tight space

There are so many people inside the jeep, it's really cramped!

Ang daming tao sa loob ng jeep, sobrang digkal talaga!

cramming into or against a person or thing

I can't take it anymore, it's so hard to squeeze into the bus!

Hindi ko na kaya, ang hirap ng magdigkal sa bus!