Duhat (en. Black plum)

doo-hat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of small fruit that is usually black or purple.
The black plum is delicious and contains many vitamins.
Ang duhat ay masarap at marami itong bitamina.
The duhat tree often grows in tropical areas.
There are many duhat trees along the road.
Maraming duhat na puno sa tabi ng daan.
Also known scientifically as 'syzygium cumini' for the sciences.
Duhat is also known by the name 'lumbang'.
Ang duhat ay kilala rin sa katawagang 'lumbang'.

Etymology

Refers to the fruit of the duhat tree or indirectly relates to joys and childhood memories.

Common Phrases and Expressions

black plum with sugar
Fruit of duhat sweetened with sugar.
duhat na may asukal

Related Words

sinigang
A type of Filipino soup where duhat can be added for a special flavor.
sinigang

Slang Meanings

Grouchy or grumpy
He acts like a duhat when he's annoyed.
Parang duhat siya kapag nabibwisit.
Round-faced or chubby
His face is so duhat, it's so chubby!
Ang duhat ng mukha niya, parang tambok-tambok!
Gone crazy
He's gone duhat since he failed the exam.
Naging duhat na siya since bumagsak sa exam.