Limbang (en. Bamboo plant)
/lim-bang/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of plant with a strong body commonly used to make furniture and structures.
He built a house made of bamboo.
Gumawa siya ng bahay na gawa sa limbang.
Bamboo grows in tropical climates and comes in various sizes and shapes.
Many types of bamboo can be found in the Philippines.
Maraming uri ng limbang ang matatagpuan sa Pilipinas.
Used as materials in art and decorations.
Bamboo is a popular material for making handicrafts.
Ang limbang ay popular na materyal sa paggawa ng mga handicrafts.
Etymology
Belongs to the family of flowering plants.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Made from bamboo
Gawa mula sa limbang
Gawa sa limbang
Related Words
wood
A material used in construction and other uses.
kahoy
Slang Meanings
To fall down or stumble.
The fallen child tripped while playing on the street.
Ang limpang bata ay nahulog habang naglalaro sa kalsada.
Weak or lacking strength.
He seemed like a weak person after a long day at work.
Parang limpang nilalang siya pagkatapos ng mahabang araw sa trabaho.
Lifeless or lacking energy.
The leaves of this plant look lifeless in the summer.
Mukhang limpang-limpang ang mga dahon ng halamang ito sa tag-init.