Kahoy (en. Wood)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A hard and fibrous material that comes from trees used for various purposes.
He made a table out of wood.
Gumawa siya ng mesa mula sa kahoy.
The trunk of a tree that has been stripped of its bark.
The wood of the tree is used for making furniture.
Ang kahoy ng puno ay ginagamit sa paggawa ng mga kasangkapan.
A material used in the construction of houses or other structures.
We need a lot of wood for our project.
Kailangan namin ng maraming kahoy para sa aming proyekto.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tree of life
Refers to a tree or shade that provides life or protection.
kahoy ng buhay
wood is easily broken
Refers to something that is fragile or easily damaged.
madaling masira ang kahoy
Related Words
wooden pestle
A type of wood used for making a pestle.
kahoy na pandikdik
wooden box
A container made of wood.
kahoy na kahon
Slang Meanings
Wooden bone - a term for someone who loves to skateboard or ride on wood.
Are you a wooden bone? It seems like you're always on a skateboard!
Ikaw ba'y tulang kahoy? Parang lagi kang naka-skateboard!
Wood in the street - a term for people who can't dance.
It's fun to dance, but for him, he's just like wood on the street.
Ang saya sumayaw, pero siya, parang kahoy sa kalye lang.
Wood without a license - used for people who act right but don't show respect.
Oh no, you're being wood without a license again, better act right!
Hala, kahoy na walang lisensya ka na naman, magpatino ka na!