Kiri (en. Stem)

ki-ri

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Leaf with long stems reaching the ground.

The stems are often used in flowers.

Ang mga kiri ay karaniwang ginagamit sa mga bulaklak.

Branch or twig of a plant.

The branch of the tree is under a low branch.

Ang kiri ng puno ay nasa ilalim ng mababang sanga.

From the Japanese word 'kiri'

stem of a flower

Branch or part of the flower that supports it.

kiri ng bulaklak

leaf

Part of a plant that is typically green and performs photosynthesis.

dahon

root

Part of a plant that connects to the soil and provides nutrition.

ugat

cute person, particularly in a funny or awkward way

Your friend is so fun to be with, he's super cute when he makes jokes.

Ang saya ng kasama mo, sobrang kiri niya magpatawa.

kissing or flirting in a playful manner

Because of their playful flirting, the group is so lively.

Sa sobrang kiri nilang dalawa, ang saya saya ng grupo.

awkward crush or admiration

I'm still in the awkward crush stage with him, I don't know what to do yet.

Nasa kiri stage pa lang ako sa kanya, hindi ko pa alam kung anong gagawin.