Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Kamotengkahoy (en. Sweet potato)

    ka-mo-teng-ka-hoy

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of root vegetable that usually has a sweet taste.
    The sweet potato is a favorite dish in many homes in the Philippines.
    Ang kamotengkahoy ay isang paboritong ulam sa maraming bahay sa Pilipinas.
    A plant known for its agricultural products.
    The sweet potato is often used in making rice cakes.
    Ang kamotengkahoy ay madalas na ginagamit sa paggawa ng kakanin.
    A nutritious root with a high carbohydrate content.
    The sweet potato is a good source of energy.
    Ang kamotengkahoy ay magandang mapagkukunan ng enerhiya.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Fried sweet potato
    A dish made from fried sweet potatoes.
    Kamoteng kahoy na pinirito
    Boiled sweet potato
    A dish made from boiled sweet potatoes.
    Kamoteng kahoy na nilaga

    Related Words

    sweet potato
    A more familiar term for sweet potato, particularly in less formal contexts.
    kamote

    Slang Meanings

    Sweet potato
    This is sweet potato, let's not take this too seriously.
    Kamote na 'to, hindi na tayo magpapaka-tama dito.
    You lightning! You're so tall, like a camote!
    You lightning! You're so tall, like a sweet potato!
    Kamu'ng kidlat! Ang taas ng katawan mo, parang kamotengkahoy!
    Lazy
    You're like a sweet potato, too lazy to move!
    Parang kamotengkahoy ka lang, tinatamad mag-move!