Kalangay (en. Mangrove)

ka-lang-ay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of tree commonly found along coastlines and estuaries.

The kalangay provides shelter for various types of fish.

Ang kalangay ay nagbibigay ng tahanan sa iba't ibang uri ng isda.

Roots that stand and grow in water, typically observed in tropical regions.

The kalangay are essential for improving water quality.

Ang mga kalangay ay mahalaga para sa pagpapabuti ng kalidad ng tubig.

Visayan term, from a word meaning 'kalangay'.

Kalangay on the shoreline

Kalangay found on the shoreline that provides protection against waves.

Kalangay sa baybayin

Mangrove

A common tree that grows in low coastal areas.

bakawan

Very happy or joyful

Wow, I'm so kalangay when I won the raffle!

Grabe, ang kalangay ko nung nanalo ako sa raffle!

A taste, as beautiful as the joy of kalangay

Perfect timing, you look so kalangay today!

Tamang-tama ang ganda mo, ang kalangay mo today!

Fun or joy with friends

Our kalangay at the beach was so much fun, we laughed so much!

Ang saya ng kalangay natin sa beach, ang dami nating tawang nagawa!