Kawayan (en. Bamboo)

ka-wa-yan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of plant with a tall body and hollow stems.

Bamboos are commonly used in furniture making.

Ang mga kawayan ay karaniwang ginagamit sa paggawa ng muwebles.

A companion plant in tropical and subtropical areas.

Bamboo grows quickly and is often used in constructions.

Ang kawayan ay mabilis lumago at madalas na ginagamit sa mga konstruksyon.

A well-known material for making structures due to its durability.

They built a house from bamboo because it's durable and eco-friendly.

Gumawa sila ng bahay mula sa kawayan dahil ito ay matibay at eco-friendly.

Root word from 'kawayang' from Chinese language.

bamboo for construction

using bamboo as materials for construction.

kawayan na pang-construct

bamboo of life

metaphorically narrating about resilience in life.

kawayan ng buhay

bamboo for construction

category of bamboos used for making structures.

kawayan ng pang-construct

sasa

another type of bamboo commonly used in products.

sasa

popular material for homes or decoration

I bought bamboo for my new table.

Bumili ako ng kawayan para sa bagong lamesa ko.

quick or light movement

When she danced, she looked like bamboo swaying in the wind.

Nang sumayaw siya, para siyang kawayan na nanginginig sa hangin.

speaking calmly or properly

Her voice is just right, like bamboo that's not too loud.

Tama lang ang boses niya, parang kawayan na hindi masyadong malakas.