Kauhawan (en. Pasture)

[kawáhan]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A large area of land used for grazing animals.
Cattle require vast pastures to graze well.
Ang mga baka ay kinakailangan ng malalawak na kauhawan upang makapagpastol ng mabuti.
Land with grass commonly used by local farmers.
Their pasture is full of fresh grass for the sheep.
Ang kanilang kauhawan ay puno ng sariwang damo para sa mga tupa.
Subject referring to lands cultivated for farming or grazing.
We should protect pastures to sustain the livelihood of farmers.
Dapat natin pangalagaan ang mga kauhawan upang mapanatili ang kabuhayan ng mga magsasaka.

Etymology

Root word 'kahu' and 'hawan', meaning small field or land.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pasture land
land used for grazing animals
lupaing kauhawan
water source in pasture
waterway in the grazing area
katubigan sa kauhawan

Related Words

livestock
Related to animals, especially those used for grazing.
kahayupan
field
A land cultivated for agriculture.
bukirin

Slang Meanings

extreme happiness or joy
I’m so overwhelmed with joy at my favorite artist's new concert!
Grabe ang kauhawan ko sa bagong concert ng paborito kong artist!
strong eagerness or excitement
My excitement for the new games on PS5 has really reached its peak!
Ang kauhawan ko sa mga bagong laro sa PS5 ay talagang umabot sa rurok!
being obsessed or having excessive interest
I’m really obsessed with these series, I can’t stop watching!
Nagka-kauhawan ako sa mga series na ito, hindi ko na kayang tigilan!