Kanling (en. Canopy)

/kan-ling/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of shelter or cover found mainly under trees.

The canopy provides shade for those walking underneath it.

Ang kanling ay nagbibigay ng lilim sa mga naglalakad sa ilalim nito.

A structure made of leaves or branches forming a complete covering part.

The forest's canopy becomes a home to many species.

Ang kanling ng kagubatan ay nagiging tahanan ng maraming uri ng hayop.

From the word 'kanluran' meaning 'west' or 'western part'.

canopy of the tree

Protective part of the tree that provides shade.

kanling ng puno

shade

Source of protection from the sun.

lilim

leaf

Part of the plant that absorbs sunlight.

dahon

broken or not functioning well

This thing is kanling, it looks broken and can't be used anymore.

Ang kanling na ito, mukhang sira na, hindi na magagamit.

ugly or not nice

Wow, your outfit is so kanling!

Grabe, napaka-kanling naman ng suot mo!

emo or sad

You seem kanling, don't be like that!

Parang kanling ka, huwag kang ganyan!